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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.73, 13,577.96 and 3,785.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.73, 13,577.96 and 3,785.33 is: 5,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.73 : 13,577.96 = 3,785.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.73/13,577.96 = 3,785.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.73x = 13,577.96 × 3,785.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.73x = 51,397,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397,102.74/9,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.41

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