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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.40, 13,544.90 and 3,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.40, 13,544.90 and 3,761.66 is: 5,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.40 : 13,544.90 = 3,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.40/13,544.90 = 3,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.40x = 13,544.90 × 3,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.40x = 50,951,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951,282.66/9,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.45

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