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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.62, 13,554.66 and 4,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.62, 13,554.66 and 4,356.98 is: 6,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.62 : 13,554.66 = 4,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.62/13,554.66 = 4,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.62x = 13,554.66 × 4,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.62x = 59,057,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,057,382.53/9,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.34

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