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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.51, 13,567.86 and 5,351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.51, 13,567.86 and 5,351.94 is: 8,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.51 : 13,567.86 = 5,351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.51/13,567.86 = 5,351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.51x = 13,567.86 × 5,351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.51x = 72,614,372.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,614,372.65/9,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.33

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