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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.04, 13,545.42 and 5,865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.04, 13,545.42 and 5,865.40 is: 8,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.04 : 13,545.42 = 5,865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.04/13,545.42 = 5,865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.04x = 13,545.42 × 5,865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.04x = 79,449,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,449,306.47/9,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.41

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