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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.58, 13,521.87 and 3,470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.58, 13,521.87 and 3,470.53 is: 5,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.58 : 13,521.87 = 3,470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.58/13,521.87 = 3,470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.58x = 13,521.87 × 3,470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.58x = 46,928,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,928,055.49/9,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.80

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