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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.44, 13,501.91 and 3,459.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.44, 13,501.91 and 3,459.29 is: 5,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.44 : 13,501.91 = 3,459.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.44/13,501.91 = 3,459.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.44x = 13,501.91 × 3,459.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.44x = 46,707,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707,022.24/9,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.38

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