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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.62, 13,519.38 and 3,464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.62, 13,519.38 and 3,464.02 is: 5,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.62 : 13,519.38 = 3,464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.62/13,519.38 = 3,464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.62x = 13,519.38 × 3,464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.62x = 46,831,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831,402.71/9,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.20

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