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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.41, 13,541.23 and 3,480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.41, 13,541.23 and 3,480.94 is: 5,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.41 : 13,541.23 = 3,480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.41/13,541.23 = 3,480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.41x = 13,541.23 × 3,480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.41x = 47,136,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136,209.16/9,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.88

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