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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.20, 13,548.96 and 5,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.20, 13,548.96 and 5,336.52 is: 8,006.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.20 : 13,548.96 = 5,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.20/13,548.96 = 5,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.20x = 13,548.96 × 5,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.20x = 72,304,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,304,296.02/9,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.06

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