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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.60, 13,624.20 and 4,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.60, 13,624.20 and 4,983.60 is: 7,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.60 : 13,624.20 = 4,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.60/13,624.20 = 4,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.60x = 13,624.20 × 4,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.60x = 67,897,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,897,563.12/9,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.45

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