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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.12, 13,557.54 and 5,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.12, 13,557.54 and 5,747 is: 8,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.12 : 13,557.54 = 5,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.12/13,557.54 = 5,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.12x = 13,557.54 × 5,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.12x = 77,915,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,915,182.38/9,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.01

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