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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.15, 13,502.58 and 3,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.15, 13,502.58 and 3,457.68 is: 5,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.15 : 13,502.58 = 3,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.15/13,502.58 = 3,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.15x = 13,502.58 × 3,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.15x = 46,687,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,687,533.30/9,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.11

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