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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.53, 13,533.57 and 3,479.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.53, 13,533.57 and 3,479.70 is: 5,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.53 : 13,533.57 = 3,479.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.53/13,533.57 = 3,479.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.53x = 13,533.57 × 3,479.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.53x = 47,092,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,092,763.53/9,028.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.99

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