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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.80, 13,505.70 and 5,504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.80, 13,505.70 and 5,504.60 is: 8,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.80 : 13,505.70 = 5,504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.80/13,505.70 = 5,504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.80x = 13,505.70 × 5,504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.80x = 74,343,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,343,476.22/9,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.90

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