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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.02, 13,497.81 and 3,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.02, 13,497.81 and 3,157.44 is: 4,733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.02 : 13,497.81 = 3,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.02/13,497.81 = 3,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.02x = 13,497.81 × 3,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.02x = 42,618,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618,525.21/9,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.28

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