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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.31, 13,541.76 and 3,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.31, 13,541.76 and 3,478.16 is: 5,218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.31 : 13,541.76 = 3,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.31/13,541.76 = 3,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.31x = 13,541.76 × 3,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.31x = 47,100,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,100,340.25/9,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.12

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