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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.62, 13,565.46 and 4,662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.62, 13,565.46 and 4,662.36 is: 6,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.62 : 13,565.46 = 4,662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.62/13,565.46 = 4,662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.62x = 13,565.46 × 4,662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.62x = 63,247,058.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247,058.09/9,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,993.56

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