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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.73, 13,555.62 and 3,771.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.73, 13,555.62 and 3,771.63 is: 5,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.73 : 13,555.62 = 3,771.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.73/13,555.62 = 3,771.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.73x = 13,555.62 × 3,771.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.73x = 51,126,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,126,783.06/9,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.29

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