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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.70, 13,505.55 and 5,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.70, 13,505.55 and 5,731.30 is: 8,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.70 : 13,505.55 = 5,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.70/13,505.55 = 5,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.70x = 13,505.55 × 5,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.70x = 77,404,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,404,358.72/9,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,596.95

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