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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.61, 13,576.32 and 4,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.61, 13,576.32 and 4,116.88 is: 6,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.61 : 13,576.32 = 4,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.61/13,576.32 = 4,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.61x = 13,576.32 × 4,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.61x = 55,892,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,892,046.34/9,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,178.23

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