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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.29, 13,538.74 and 3,476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.29, 13,538.74 and 3,476.15 is: 5,215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.29 : 13,538.74 = 3,476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.29/13,538.74 = 3,476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.29x = 13,538.74 × 3,476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.29x = 47,062,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062,623.36/9,024.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.11

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