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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.54, 13,433.56 and 8,017.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.54, 13,433.56 and 8,017.39 is: 11,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.54 : 13,433.56 = 8,017.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.54/13,433.56 = 8,017.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.54x = 13,433.56 × 8,017.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.54x = 107,702,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,702,022.44/9,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,964.85

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