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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.24, 13,511.21 and 4,387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.24, 13,511.21 and 4,387.24 is: 6,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.24 : 13,511.21 = 4,387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.24/13,511.21 = 4,387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.24x = 13,511.21 × 4,387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.24x = 59,276,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,920.96/9,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.22

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