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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.50, 13,568.76 and 5,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.50, 13,568.76 and 5,546 is: 8,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.50 : 13,568.76 = 5,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.50/13,568.76 = 5,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.50x = 13,568.76 × 5,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.50x = 75,252,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,252,363.76/9,035.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.52

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