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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.49, 13,606.58 and 3,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.49, 13,606.58 and 3,146.46 is: 4,719.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.49 : 13,606.58 = 3,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.49/13,606.58 = 3,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.49x = 13,606.58 × 3,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.49x = 42,812,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812,516.55/9,070.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.98

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