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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.40, 13,564.80 and 4,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.40, 13,564.80 and 4,662 is: 6,994.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.40 : 13,564.80 = 4,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.40/13,564.80 = 4,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.40x = 13,564.80 × 4,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.40x = 63,239,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,097.60/9,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.39

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