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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.49, 13,544.78 and 4,868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.49, 13,544.78 and 4,868.41 is: 7,303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.49 : 13,544.78 = 4,868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.49/13,544.78 = 4,868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.49x = 13,544.78 × 4,868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.49x = 65,941,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,941,520.71/9,028.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,303.71

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