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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.88, 13,580.58 and 4,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.88, 13,580.58 and 4,371.18 is: 6,561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.88 : 13,580.58 = 4,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.88/13,580.58 = 4,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.88x = 13,580.58 × 4,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.88x = 59,363,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363,159.68/9,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.00

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