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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.83, 13,565.72 and 4,892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.83, 13,565.72 and 4,892.88 is: 7,332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.83 : 13,565.72 = 4,892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.83/13,565.72 = 4,892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.83x = 13,565.72 × 4,892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.83x = 66,375,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375,415.61/9,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,332.82

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