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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.20, 13,573.80 and 6,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.20, 13,573.80 and 6,862.20 is: 10,293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.20 : 13,573.80 = 6,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.20/13,573.80 = 6,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.20x = 13,573.80 × 6,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.20x = 93,146,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,146,130.36/9,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.30

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