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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.46, 13,569.27 and 3,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.46, 13,569.27 and 3,123.66 is: 4,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.46 : 13,569.27 = 3,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.46/13,569.27 = 3,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.46x = 13,569.27 × 3,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.46x = 42,385,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,842.67/9,048.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.32

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