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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.49, 13,564.86 and 5,349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.49, 13,564.86 and 5,349.95 is: 8,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.49 : 13,564.86 = 5,349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.49/13,564.86 = 5,349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.49x = 13,564.86 × 5,349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.49x = 72,571,322.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,571,322.76/9,040.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.37

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