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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.60, 13,550.90 and 5,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.60, 13,550.90 and 5,326.20 is: 7,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.60 : 13,550.90 = 5,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.60/13,550.90 = 5,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.60x = 13,550.90 × 5,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.60x = 72,174,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,174,803.58/9,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.02

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