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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,089.83, 13,626.66 and 3,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,089.83, 13,626.66 and 3,541.88 is: 5,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,089.83 : 13,626.66 = 3,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,089.83/13,626.66 = 3,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,089.83x = 13,626.66 × 3,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,089.83x = 48,263,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,263,994.52/9,089.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,309.67

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