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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.95, 13,568.33 and 4,882.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.95, 13,568.33 and 4,882.13 is: 7,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.95 : 13,568.33 = 4,882.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.95/13,568.33 = 4,882.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.95x = 13,568.33 × 4,882.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.95x = 66,242,360.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,242,360.45/9,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.30

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