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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.44, 13,478.78 and 4,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.44, 13,478.78 and 4,610.44 is: 6,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.44 : 13,478.78 = 4,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.44/13,478.78 = 4,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.44x = 13,478.78 × 4,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.44x = 62,143,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143,106.46/9,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.92

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