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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.60, 13,520.40 and 5,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.60, 13,520.40 and 5,903.20 is: 8,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.60 : 13,520.40 = 5,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.60/13,520.40 = 5,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.60x = 13,520.40 × 5,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.60x = 79,813,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813,625.28/9,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.80

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