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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.66, 13,550.49 and 5,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.66, 13,550.49 and 5,954.94 is: 8,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.66 : 13,550.49 = 5,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.66/13,550.49 = 5,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.66x = 13,550.49 × 5,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.66x = 80,692,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692,354.92/9,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.41

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