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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.42, 13,567.74 and 4,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.42, 13,567.74 and 4,660.22 is: 6,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.42 : 13,567.74 = 4,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.42/13,567.74 = 4,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.42x = 13,567.74 × 4,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.42x = 63,228,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,669.75/9,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.45

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