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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.82, 13,562.74 and 5,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.82, 13,562.74 and 5,924.42 is: 8,886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.82 : 13,562.74 = 5,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.82/13,562.74 = 5,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.82x = 13,562.74 × 5,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.82x = 80,351,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,351,368.11/9,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.64

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