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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.78, 13,554.23 and 4,874.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.78, 13,554.23 and 4,874.70 is: 7,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.78 : 13,554.23 = 4,874.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.78/13,554.23 = 4,874.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.78x = 13,554.23 × 4,874.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.78x = 66,072,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,072,804.98/9,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.16

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