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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.84, 13,534.36 and 3,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.84, 13,534.36 and 3,477.48 is: 5,215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.84 : 13,534.36 = 3,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.84/13,534.36 = 3,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.84x = 13,534.36 × 3,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.84x = 47,065,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065,466.21/9,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.68

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