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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.88, 13,605.72 and 4,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.88, 13,605.72 and 4,136.44 is: 6,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.88 : 13,605.72 = 4,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.88/13,605.72 = 4,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.88x = 13,605.72 × 4,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.88x = 56,279,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,279,244.44/9,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,198.92

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