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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.96, 13,554.55 and 3,971.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.96, 13,554.55 and 3,971.64 is: 5,957.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.96 : 13,554.55 = 3,971.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.96/13,554.55 = 3,971.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.96x = 13,554.55 × 3,971.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.96x = 53,833,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,833,792.96/9,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,957.07

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