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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.60, 13,568.10 and 4,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.60, 13,568.10 and 4,366.60 is: 6,549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.60 : 13,568.10 = 4,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.60/13,568.10 = 4,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.60x = 13,568.10 × 4,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.60x = 59,246,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246,465.46/9,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.03

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