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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.56, 13,562.43 and 4,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.56, 13,562.43 and 4,360.48 is: 6,540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.56 : 13,562.43 = 4,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.56/13,562.43 = 4,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.56x = 13,562.43 × 4,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.56x = 59,138,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,138,704.77/9,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,540.76

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