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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.41, 13,599.59 and 5,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.41, 13,599.59 and 5,353.38 is: 8,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.41 : 13,599.59 = 5,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.41/13,599.59 = 5,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.41x = 13,599.59 × 5,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.41x = 72,803,746.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,803,746.35/9,049.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.14

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