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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.58, 13,516.35 and 5,828.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.58, 13,516.35 and 5,828.41 is: 8,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.58 : 13,516.35 = 5,828.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.58/13,516.35 = 5,828.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.58x = 13,516.35 × 5,828.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.58x = 78,778,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,778,829.50/9,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,720.67

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