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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.62, 13,563.92 and 4,422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.62, 13,563.92 and 4,422.38 is: 6,633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.62 : 13,563.92 = 4,422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.62/13,563.92 = 4,422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.62x = 13,563.92 × 4,422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.62x = 59,984,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984,751.77/9,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.56

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