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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.90, 13,522.95 and 3,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.90, 13,522.95 and 3,466.40 is: 5,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.90 : 13,522.95 = 3,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.90/13,522.95 = 3,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.90x = 13,522.95 × 3,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.90x = 46,875,886.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,875,886.27/9,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.83

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