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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.40, 13,562.96 and 3,775.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.40, 13,562.96 and 3,775.96 is: 5,662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.40 : 13,562.96 = 3,775.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.40/13,562.96 = 3,775.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.40x = 13,562.96 × 3,775.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.40x = 51,213,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213,141.65/9,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.41

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