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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.46, 13,503.63 and 3,807.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.46, 13,503.63 and 3,807.38 is: 5,711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.46 : 13,503.63 = 3,807.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.46/13,503.63 = 3,807.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.46x = 13,503.63 × 3,807.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.46x = 51,413,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413,450.79/9,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,711.68

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