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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.32, 13,537.26 and 5,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.32, 13,537.26 and 5,901.48 is: 8,845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.32 : 13,537.26 = 5,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.32/13,537.26 = 5,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.32x = 13,537.26 × 5,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.32x = 79,889,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,889,869.14/9,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.87

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