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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.42, 13,563.87 and 4,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.42, 13,563.87 and 4,361.70 is: 6,542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.42 : 13,563.87 = 4,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.42/13,563.87 = 4,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.42x = 13,563.87 × 4,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.42x = 59,161,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,161,531.78/9,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.67

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