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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.32, 13,573.96 and 4,898.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.32, 13,573.96 and 4,898.38 is: 7,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.32 : 13,573.96 = 4,898.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.32/13,573.96 = 4,898.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.32x = 13,573.96 × 4,898.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.32x = 66,490,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490,414.18/9,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.07

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