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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.76, 13,559.82 and 5,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.76, 13,559.82 and 5,534.92 is: 8,299.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.76 : 13,559.82 = 5,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.76/13,559.82 = 5,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.76x = 13,559.82 × 5,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.76x = 75,052,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,052,518.91/9,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.74

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