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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.82, 13,544.01 and 5,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.82, 13,544.01 and 5,905.98 is: 8,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.82 : 13,544.01 = 5,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.82/13,544.01 = 5,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.82x = 13,544.01 × 5,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.82x = 79,990,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990,652.18/9,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.62

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