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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.31, 13,589.82 and 4,899.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.31, 13,589.82 and 4,899.33 is: 7,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.31 : 13,589.82 = 4,899.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.31/13,589.82 = 4,899.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.31x = 13,589.82 × 4,899.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.31x = 66,581,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,581,012.82/9,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,342.16

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