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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.40, 13,509.60 and 5,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.40, 13,509.60 and 5,723.20 is: 8,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.40 : 13,509.60 = 5,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.40/13,509.60 = 5,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.40x = 13,509.60 × 5,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.40x = 77,318,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,318,142.72/9,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.80

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