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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.44, 13,477.32 and 4,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.44, 13,477.32 and 4,609.44 is: 6,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.44 : 13,477.32 = 4,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.44/13,477.32 = 4,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.44x = 13,477.32 × 4,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.44x = 62,122,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,122,897.90/9,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.44

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