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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.52, 13,572.90 and 4,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.52, 13,572.90 and 4,111.62 is: 6,170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.52 : 13,572.90 = 4,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.52/13,572.90 = 4,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.52x = 13,572.90 × 4,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.52x = 55,806,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,806,607.10/9,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.21

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