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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.93, 13,540.64 and 5,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.93, 13,540.64 and 5,862.24 is: 8,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.93 : 13,540.64 = 5,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.93/13,540.64 = 5,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.93x = 13,540.64 × 5,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.93x = 79,378,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,378,452.12/9,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,790.60

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