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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.36, 13,501.44 and 5,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.36, 13,501.44 and 5,292 is: 7,937.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.36 : 13,501.44 = 5,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.36/13,501.44 = 5,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.36x = 13,501.44 × 5,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.36x = 71,449,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449,620.48/9,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.65

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