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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.76, 13,519.72 and 3,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.76, 13,519.72 and 3,745.40 is: 5,615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.76 : 13,519.72 = 3,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.76/13,519.72 = 3,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.76x = 13,519.72 × 3,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.76x = 50,636,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,636,759.29/9,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.85

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