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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.08, 13,660.92 and 4,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.08, 13,660.92 and 4,952.56 is: 7,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.08 : 13,660.92 = 4,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.08/13,660.92 = 4,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.08x = 13,660.92 × 4,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.08x = 67,656,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,656,525.96/9,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.67

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