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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.26, 13,523.82 and 5,890.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.26, 13,523.82 and 5,890.42 is: 8,840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.26 : 13,523.82 = 5,890.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.26/13,523.82 = 5,890.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.26x = 13,523.82 × 5,890.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.26x = 79,660,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,660,979.80/9,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.16

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