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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.95, 13,536.06 and 5,655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.95, 13,536.06 and 5,655.26 is: 8,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.95 : 13,536.06 = 5,655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.95/13,536.06 = 5,655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.95x = 13,536.06 × 5,655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.95x = 76,549,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,549,938.68/9,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,476.40

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