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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.38, 13,582.83 and 4,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.38, 13,582.83 and 4,372.68 is: 6,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.38 : 13,582.83 = 4,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.38/13,582.83 = 4,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.38x = 13,582.83 × 4,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.38x = 59,393,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393,369.08/9,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.25

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