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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.39, 13,514.98 and 4,842.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.39, 13,514.98 and 4,842.53 is: 7,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.39 : 13,514.98 = 4,842.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.39/13,514.98 = 4,842.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.39x = 13,514.98 × 4,842.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.39x = 65,446,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,446,696.10/9,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.89

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