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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.59, 13,687.85 and 4,445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.59, 13,687.85 and 4,445.57 is: 6,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.59 : 13,687.85 = 4,445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.59/13,687.85 = 4,445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.59x = 13,687.85 × 4,445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.59x = 60,850,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,850,340.66/9,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.99

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