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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.96, 13,569.42 and 4,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.96, 13,569.42 and 4,885.73 is: 7,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.96 : 13,569.42 = 4,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.96/13,569.42 = 4,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.96x = 13,569.42 × 4,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.96x = 66,296,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,296,454.53/9,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.99

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