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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.65, 13,557.15 and 4,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.65, 13,557.15 and 4,874.64 is: 7,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.65 : 13,557.15 = 4,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.65/13,557.15 = 4,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.65x = 13,557.15 × 4,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.65x = 66,086,225.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086,225.68/9,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,314.75

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