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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.44, 13,503.66 and 3,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.44, 13,503.66 and 3,160.04 is: 4,737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.44 : 13,503.66 = 3,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.44/13,503.66 = 3,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.44x = 13,503.66 × 3,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.44x = 42,672,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,105.75/9,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,737.95

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