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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.48, 13,544.10 and 5,915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.48, 13,544.10 and 5,915.58 is: 8,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.48 : 13,544.10 = 5,915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.48/13,544.10 = 5,915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.48x = 13,544.10 × 5,915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.48x = 80,121,207.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,121,207.08/9,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.48

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