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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.08, 13,716.84 and 4,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.08, 13,716.84 and 4,526 is: 6,789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.08 : 13,716.84 = 4,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.08/13,716.84 = 4,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.08x = 13,716.84 × 4,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.08x = 62,082,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,082,417.84/9,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.36

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