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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.16, 13,572.37 and 4,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.16, 13,572.37 and 4,306.68 is: 6,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.16 : 13,572.37 = 4,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.16/13,572.37 = 4,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.16x = 13,572.37 × 4,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.16x = 58,451,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,451,888.36/9,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.23

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