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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.28, 13,558.08 and 4,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.28, 13,558.08 and 4,886.12 is: 7,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.28 : 13,558.08 = 4,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.28/13,558.08 = 4,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.28x = 13,558.08 × 4,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.28x = 66,246,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,246,405.85/9,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.05

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