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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.43, 13,571.85 and 4,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.43, 13,571.85 and 4,593.16 is: 6,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.43 : 13,571.85 = 4,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.43/13,571.85 = 4,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.43x = 13,571.85 × 4,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.43x = 62,337,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,337,636.39/9,046.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.85

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