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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.61, 13,572.68 and 4,365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.61, 13,572.68 and 4,365.91 is: 6,553.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.61 : 13,572.68 = 4,365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.61/13,572.68 = 4,365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.61x = 13,572.68 × 4,365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.61x = 59,257,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,257,099.34/9,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.10

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