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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.56, 13,551.86 and 4,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.56, 13,551.86 and 4,876.52 is: 7,314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.56 : 13,551.86 = 4,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.56/13,551.86 = 4,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.56x = 13,551.86 × 4,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.56x = 66,085,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085,824.19/9,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.78

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