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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.43, 13,536.90 and 3,479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.43, 13,536.90 and 3,479.34 is: 5,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.43 : 13,536.90 = 3,479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.43/13,536.90 = 3,479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.43x = 13,536.90 × 3,479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.43x = 47,099,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099,477.65/9,026.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.95

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