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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.88, 13,557.78 and 3,840.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.88, 13,557.78 and 3,840.75 is: 5,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.88 : 13,557.78 = 3,840.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.88/13,557.78 = 3,840.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.88x = 13,557.78 × 3,840.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.88x = 52,072,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072,043.54/9,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.45

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