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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.86, 13,533.93 and 3,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.86, 13,533.93 and 3,475.54 is: 5,210.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.86 : 13,533.93 = 3,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.86/13,533.93 = 3,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.86x = 13,533.93 × 3,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.86x = 47,037,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,037,715.07/9,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.86

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