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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.24, 13,544.94 and 5,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.24, 13,544.94 and 5,332.40 is: 7,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.24 : 13,544.94 = 5,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.24/13,544.94 = 5,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.24x = 13,544.94 × 5,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.24x = 72,227,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,227,038.06/9,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.62

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