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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.40, 13,562.10 and 5,941.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.40, 13,562.10 and 5,941.13 is: 8,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.40 : 13,562.10 = 5,941.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.40/13,562.10 = 5,941.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.40x = 13,562.10 × 5,941.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.40x = 80,574,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,574,131.36/9,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.69

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