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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.62, 13,542.66 and 4,348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.62, 13,542.66 and 4,348.98 is: 6,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.62 : 13,542.66 = 4,348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.62/13,542.66 = 4,348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.62x = 13,542.66 × 4,348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.62x = 58,896,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,896,757.49/9,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.34

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