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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.76, 13,626.48 and 5,798.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.76, 13,626.48 and 5,798.56 is: 8,700.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.76 : 13,626.48 = 5,798.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.76/13,626.48 = 5,798.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.76x = 13,626.48 × 5,798.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.76x = 79,013,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,013,961.87/9,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.29

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