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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.90, 13,568.40 and 3,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.90, 13,568.40 and 3,203.70 is: 4,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.90 : 13,568.40 = 3,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.90/13,568.40 = 3,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.90x = 13,568.40 × 3,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.90x = 43,469,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,469,083.08/9,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.98

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