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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.66, 13,568.61 and 3,782.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.66, 13,568.61 and 3,782.66 is: 5,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.66 : 13,568.61 = 3,782.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.66/13,568.61 = 3,782.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.66x = 13,568.61 × 3,782.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.66x = 51,325,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325,438.30/9,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.79

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