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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.90, 13,579.71 and 3,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.90, 13,579.71 and 3,854.56 is: 5,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.90 : 13,579.71 = 3,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.90/13,579.71 = 3,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.90x = 13,579.71 × 3,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.90x = 52,343,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343,806.98/9,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.91

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