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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.76, 13,558.32 and 5,533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.76, 13,558.32 and 5,533.92 is: 8,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.76 : 13,558.32 = 5,533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.76/13,558.32 = 5,533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.76x = 13,558.32 × 5,533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.76x = 75,030,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,030,658.21/9,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.24

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