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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.62, 13,503.24 and 5,054.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.62, 13,503.24 and 5,054.22 is: 7,581.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.62 : 13,503.24 = 5,054.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.62/13,503.24 = 5,054.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.62x = 13,503.24 × 5,054.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.62x = 68,248,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248,345.67/9,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.78

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