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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.40, 13,624.02 and 4,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.40, 13,624.02 and 4,708.40 is: 7,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.40 : 13,624.02 = 4,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.40/13,624.02 = 4,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.40x = 13,624.02 × 4,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.40x = 64,147,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,335.77/9,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.82

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