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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.52, 13,581.24 and 3,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.52, 13,581.24 and 3,859.92 is: 5,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.52 : 13,581.24 = 3,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.52/13,581.24 = 3,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.52x = 13,581.24 × 3,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.52x = 52,422,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,499.90/9,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.29

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