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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.44, 13,599.40 and 3,143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.44, 13,599.40 and 3,143.73 is: 4,714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.44 : 13,599.40 = 3,143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.44/13,599.40 = 3,143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.44x = 13,599.40 × 3,143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.44x = 42,752,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,841.76/9,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.46

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