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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.75, 13,548.72 and 3,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.75, 13,548.72 and 3,765.59 is: 5,648.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.75 : 13,548.72 = 3,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.75/13,548.72 = 3,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.75x = 13,548.72 × 3,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.75x = 51,018,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,018,924.54/9,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.22

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