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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.24, 13,709.64 and 4,526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.24, 13,709.64 and 4,526.16 is: 6,785.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.24 : 13,709.64 = 4,526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.24/13,709.64 = 4,526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.24x = 13,709.64 × 4,526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.24x = 62,052,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,052,024.18/9,144.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.91

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