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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.06, 13,560.18 and 4,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.06, 13,560.18 and 4,358.98 is: 6,538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.06 : 13,560.18 = 4,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.06/13,560.18 = 4,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.06x = 13,560.18 × 4,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.06x = 59,108,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,553.42/9,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.51

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