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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.90, 13,550.72 and 4,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.90, 13,550.72 and 4,291.50 is: 6,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.90 : 13,550.72 = 4,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.90/13,550.72 = 4,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.90x = 13,550.72 × 4,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.90x = 58,152,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152,893.42/9,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,435.76

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