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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.69, 13,553.20 and 4,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.69, 13,553.20 and 4,875.92 is: 7,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.69 : 13,553.20 = 4,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.69/13,553.20 = 4,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.69x = 13,553.20 × 4,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.69x = 66,084,318.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,084,318.94/9,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.89

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