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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.79, 13,541.97 and 3,482.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.79, 13,541.97 and 3,482.73 is: 5,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.79 : 13,541.97 = 3,482.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.79/13,541.97 = 3,482.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.79x = 13,541.97 × 3,482.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.79x = 47,163,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,163,025.18/9,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,223.05

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