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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.82, 13,556.72 and 4,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.82, 13,556.72 and 4,362.50 is: 6,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.82 : 13,556.72 = 4,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.82/13,556.72 = 4,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.82x = 13,556.72 × 4,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.82x = 59,141,191
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141,191/9,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.40

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