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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,018.93, 13,528.40 and 3,474.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,018.93, 13,528.40 and 3,474.89 is: 5,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,018.93 : 13,528.40 = 3,474.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,018.93/13,528.40 = 3,474.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,018.93x = 13,528.40 × 3,474.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,018.93x = 47,009,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,009,701.88/9,018.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.34

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