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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.24, 13,572.15 and 4,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.24, 13,572.15 and 4,887.94 is: 7,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.24 : 13,572.15 = 4,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.24/13,572.15 = 4,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.24x = 13,572.15 × 4,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.24x = 66,339,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,339,854.87/9,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,335.85

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