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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.82, 13,525.23 and 5,916.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.82, 13,525.23 and 5,916.45 is: 8,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.82 : 13,525.23 = 5,916.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.82/13,525.23 = 5,916.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.82x = 13,525.23 × 5,916.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.82x = 80,021,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,021,318.50/9,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,874.67

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