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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.61, 13,548.93 and 5,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.61, 13,548.93 and 5,932.20 is: 8,898.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.61 : 13,548.93 = 5,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.61/13,548.93 = 5,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.61x = 13,548.93 × 5,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.61x = 80,374,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,374,962.55/9,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.31

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