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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.21, 13,563.97 and 4,294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.21, 13,563.97 and 4,294.39 is: 6,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.21 : 13,563.97 = 4,294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.21/13,563.97 = 4,294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.21x = 13,563.97 × 4,294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.21x = 58,248,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248,977.13/9,038.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.75

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