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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.76, 13,565.52 and 3,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.76, 13,565.52 and 3,849.12 is: 5,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.76 : 13,565.52 = 3,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.76/13,565.52 = 3,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.76x = 13,565.52 × 3,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.76x = 52,215,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,215,314.34/9,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.91

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