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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.13, 13,549.28 and 5,563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.13, 13,549.28 and 5,563.89 is: 8,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.13 : 13,549.28 = 5,563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.13/13,549.28 = 5,563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.13x = 13,549.28 × 5,563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.13x = 75,386,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,386,675.68/9,050.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.90

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