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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.49, 13,560.75 and 5,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.49, 13,560.75 and 5,327.46 is: 8,006.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.49 : 13,560.75 = 5,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.49/13,560.75 = 5,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.49x = 13,560.75 × 5,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.49x = 72,244,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,244,353.20/9,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.25

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