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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.08, 13,571.12 and 4,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.08, 13,571.12 and 4,885.96 is: 7,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.08 : 13,571.12 = 4,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.08/13,571.12 = 4,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.08x = 13,571.12 × 4,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.08x = 66,307,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307,949.48/9,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.02

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