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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023, 13,534.58 and 3,551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023, 13,534.58 and 3,551 is: 5,326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023 : 13,534.58 = 3,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023/13,534.58 = 3,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023x = 13,534.58 × 3,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023x = 48,061,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061,293.58/9,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.53

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