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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.81, 13,556.50 and 4,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.81, 13,556.50 and 4,876.72 is: 7,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.81 : 13,556.50 = 4,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.81/13,556.50 = 4,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.81x = 13,556.50 × 4,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.81x = 66,111,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,111,230.18/9,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.20

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