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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.57, 13,546.16 and 5,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.57, 13,546.16 and 5,334.44 is: 8,002.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.57 : 13,546.16 = 5,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.57/13,546.16 = 5,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.57x = 13,546.16 × 5,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.57x = 72,261,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261,083.35/9,029.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.72

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