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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.72, 13,589.34 and 4,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.72, 13,589.34 and 4,904.80 is: 7,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.72 : 13,589.34 = 4,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.72/13,589.34 = 4,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.72x = 13,589.34 × 4,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.72x = 66,652,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,652,994.83/9,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,355.45

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