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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.57, 13,553.07 and 3,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.57, 13,553.07 and 3,779.66 is: 5,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.57 : 13,553.07 = 3,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.57/13,553.07 = 3,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.57x = 13,553.07 × 3,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.57x = 51,226,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,226,037.53/9,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.61

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