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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.51, 13,530.53 and 3,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.51, 13,530.53 and 3,477.68 is: 5,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.51 : 13,530.53 = 3,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.51/13,530.53 = 3,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.51x = 13,530.53 × 3,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.51x = 47,054,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,054,768.53/9,026.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.95

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