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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.91, 13,549.94 and 5,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.91, 13,549.94 and 5,084.86 is: 7,620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.91 : 13,549.94 = 5,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.91/13,549.94 = 5,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.91x = 13,549.94 × 5,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.91x = 68,899,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,899,525.93/9,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,620.02

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