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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.66, 13,541.61 and 3,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.66, 13,541.61 and 3,481.20 is: 5,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.66 : 13,541.61 = 3,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.66/13,541.61 = 3,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.66x = 13,541.61 × 3,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.66x = 47,141,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,141,052.73/9,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.27

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