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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.32, 13,586.04 and 5,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.32, 13,586.04 and 5,344.44 is: 8,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.32 : 13,586.04 = 5,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.32/13,586.04 = 5,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.32x = 13,586.04 × 5,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.32x = 72,609,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,609,775.62/9,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.77

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