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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.50, 13,570.92 and 4,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.50, 13,570.92 and 4,663.68 is: 6,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.50 : 13,570.92 = 4,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.50/13,570.92 = 4,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.50x = 13,570.92 × 4,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.50x = 63,290,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,290,428.19/9,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.17

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