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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.74, 13,580.64 and 5,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.74, 13,580.64 and 5,339.50 is: 8,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.74 : 13,580.64 = 5,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.74/13,580.64 = 5,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.74x = 13,580.64 × 5,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.74x = 72,513,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,513,827.28/9,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.33

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