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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.49, 13,562.24 and 4,421.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.49, 13,562.24 and 4,421.25 is: 6,631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.49 : 13,562.24 = 4,421.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.49/13,562.24 = 4,421.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.49x = 13,562.24 × 4,421.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.49x = 59,962,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,962,031.49/9,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.88

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