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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.88, 13,565.84 and 5,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.88, 13,565.84 and 5,766.56 is: 8,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.88 : 13,565.84 = 5,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.88/13,565.84 = 5,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.88x = 13,565.84 × 5,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.88x = 78,228,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,228,230.31/9,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.98

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