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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.67, 13,558.80 and 5,750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.67, 13,558.80 and 5,750.22 is: 8,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.67 : 13,558.80 = 5,750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.67/13,558.80 = 5,750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.67x = 13,558.80 × 5,750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.67x = 77,966,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,966,082.94/9,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.97

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