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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.68, 13,531.28 and 3,475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.68, 13,531.28 and 3,475.59 is: 5,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.68 : 13,531.28 = 3,475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.68/13,531.28 = 3,475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.68x = 13,531.28 × 3,475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.68x = 47,029,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,029,164.08/9,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.33

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