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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.44, 13,534.08 and 5,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.44, 13,534.08 and 5,874.64 is: 8,793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.44 : 13,534.08 = 5,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.44/13,534.08 = 5,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.44x = 13,534.08 × 5,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.44x = 79,507,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,507,847.73/9,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.72

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