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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.96, 13,499.70 and 3,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.96, 13,499.70 and 3,744.02 is: 5,612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.96 : 13,499.70 = 3,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.96/13,499.70 = 3,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.96x = 13,499.70 × 3,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.96x = 50,543,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,543,160.13/9,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.19

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