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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,119.91, 13,666.18 and 7,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,119.91, 13,666.18 and 7,036.79 is: 10,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,119.91 : 13,666.18 = 7,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,119.91/13,666.18 = 7,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,119.91x = 13,666.18 × 7,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,119.91x = 96,166,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,166,038.76/9,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.63

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