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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.89, 13,569.32 and 4,668.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.89, 13,569.32 and 4,668.17 is: 6,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.89 : 13,569.32 = 4,668.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.89/13,569.32 = 4,668.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.89x = 13,569.32 × 4,668.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.89x = 63,343,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,343,892.54/9,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.86

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