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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.58, 13,518.63 and 3,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.58, 13,518.63 and 3,465.09 is: 5,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.58 : 13,518.63 = 3,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.58/13,518.63 = 3,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.58x = 13,518.63 × 3,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.58x = 46,843,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843,269.63/9,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.39

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