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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.84, 13,574.38 and 4,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.84, 13,574.38 and 4,662.04 is: 6,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.84 : 13,574.38 = 4,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.84/13,574.38 = 4,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.84x = 13,574.38 × 4,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.84x = 63,284,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,284,302.54/9,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.18

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