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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.65, 13,572.93 and 4,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.65, 13,572.93 and 4,049.89 is: 6,073.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.65 : 13,572.93 = 4,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.65/13,572.93 = 4,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.65x = 13,572.93 × 4,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.65x = 54,968,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,968,805.61/9,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,073.47

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