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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.64, 13,473.72 and 8,744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.64, 13,473.72 and 8,744.37 is: 13,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.64 : 13,473.72 = 8,744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.64/13,473.72 = 8,744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.64x = 13,473.72 × 8,744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.64x = 117,819,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,819,192.96/9,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.73

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