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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.87, 13,503.70 and 3,736.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.87, 13,503.70 and 3,736.29 is: 5,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.87 : 13,503.70 = 3,736.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.87/13,503.70 = 3,736.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.87x = 13,503.70 × 3,736.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.87x = 50,453,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,453,773.57/9,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.94

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