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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.43, 13,573.35 and 4,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.43, 13,573.35 and 4,594.16 is: 6,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.43 : 13,573.35 = 4,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.43/13,573.35 = 4,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.43x = 13,573.35 × 4,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.43x = 62,358,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,358,141.64/9,047.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.36

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