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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.59, 13,636.01 and 5,827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.59, 13,636.01 and 5,827.49 is: 8,740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.59 : 13,636.01 = 5,827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.59/13,636.01 = 5,827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.59x = 13,636.01 × 5,827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.59x = 79,463,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,463,711.91/9,091.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,740.35

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