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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.65, 13,506.87 and 3,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.65, 13,506.87 and 3,081.48 is: 4,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.65 : 13,506.87 = 3,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.65/13,506.87 = 3,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.65x = 13,506.87 × 3,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.65x = 41,621,149.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,621,149.77/9,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.18

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