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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.32, 13,572.46 and 4,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.32, 13,572.46 and 4,897.38 is: 7,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.32 : 13,572.46 = 4,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.32/13,572.46 = 4,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.32x = 13,572.46 × 4,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.32x = 66,469,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,469,494.15/9,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.57

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