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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.72, 13,587.36 and 4,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.72, 13,587.36 and 4,438 is: 6,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.72 : 13,587.36 = 4,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.72/13,587.36 = 4,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.72x = 13,587.36 × 4,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.72x = 60,300,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,300,703.68/9,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,652.24

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