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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.68, 13,575.93 and 4,306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.68, 13,575.93 and 4,306.85 is: 6,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.68 : 13,575.93 = 4,306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.68/13,575.93 = 4,306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.68x = 13,575.93 × 4,306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.68x = 58,469,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,469,494.12/9,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.66

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