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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.80, 13,537.46 and 3,479.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.80, 13,537.46 and 3,479.72 is: 5,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.80 : 13,537.46 = 3,479.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.80/13,537.46 = 3,479.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.80x = 13,537.46 × 3,479.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.80x = 47,106,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,106,511.32/9,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.52

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