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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.79, 13,537.99 and 3,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.79, 13,537.99 and 3,475.64 is: 5,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.79 : 13,537.99 = 3,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.79/13,537.99 = 3,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.79x = 13,537.99 × 3,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.79x = 47,053,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053,248.75/9,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.36

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