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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.46, 13,499.28 and 5,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.46, 13,499.28 and 5,497.14 is: 8,234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.46 : 13,499.28 = 5,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.46/13,499.28 = 5,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.46x = 13,499.28 × 5,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.46x = 74,207,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,207,432.06/9,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,234.78

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