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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005, 13,498.38 and 4,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005, 13,498.38 and 4,318.12 is: 6,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005 : 13,498.38 = 4,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005/13,498.38 = 4,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005x = 13,498.38 × 4,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005x = 58,287,624.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,624.65/9,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.81

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