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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.92, 13,563.12 and 4,361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.92, 13,563.12 and 4,361.20 is: 6,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.92 : 13,563.12 = 4,361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.92/13,563.12 = 4,361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.92x = 13,563.12 × 4,361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.92x = 59,151,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,151,478.94/9,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.92

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