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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.80, 13,503.80 and 4,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.80, 13,503.80 and 4,078.80 is: 6,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.80 : 13,503.80 = 4,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.80/13,503.80 = 4,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.80x = 13,503.80 × 4,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.80x = 55,079,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,079,299.44/9,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.30

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