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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.06, 13,543.91 and 5,332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.06, 13,543.91 and 5,332.94 is: 8,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.06 : 13,543.91 = 5,332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.06/13,543.91 = 5,332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.06x = 13,543.91 × 5,332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.06x = 72,228,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,228,835.80/9,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.48

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