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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,002.99, 13,492.54 and 4,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,002.99, 13,492.54 and 4,785.36 is: 7,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,002.99 : 13,492.54 = 4,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,002.99/13,492.54 = 4,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,002.99x = 13,492.54 × 4,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,002.99x = 64,566,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,566,616.60/9,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.68

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