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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.56, 13,544.91 and 3,482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.56, 13,544.91 and 3,482.95 is: 5,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.56 : 13,544.91 = 3,482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.56/13,544.91 = 3,482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.56x = 13,544.91 × 3,482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.56x = 47,176,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,176,244.28/9,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.64

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