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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.46, 13,597.62 and 4,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.46, 13,597.62 and 4,905.40 is: 7,360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.46 : 13,597.62 = 4,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.46/13,597.62 = 4,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.46x = 13,597.62 × 4,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.46x = 66,701,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,701,765.15/9,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.23

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