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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.39, 13,517.98 and 4,844.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.39, 13,517.98 and 4,844.53 is: 7,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.39 : 13,517.98 = 4,844.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.39/13,517.98 = 4,844.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.39x = 13,517.98 × 4,844.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.39x = 65,488,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,488,259.65/9,009.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268.89

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