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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.16, 13,597.88 and 4,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.16, 13,597.88 and 4,131.17 is: 6,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.16 : 13,597.88 = 4,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.16/13,597.88 = 4,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.16x = 13,597.88 × 4,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.16x = 56,175,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175,153.92/9,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.87

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