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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.86, 13,565.76 and 5,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.86, 13,565.76 and 5,706.25 is: 8,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.86 : 13,565.76 = 5,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.86/13,565.76 = 5,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.86x = 13,565.76 × 5,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.86x = 77,409,618
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,409,618/9,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,561.25

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