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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.42, 13,546.60 and 3,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.42, 13,546.60 and 3,483.92 is: 5,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.42 : 13,546.60 = 3,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.42/13,546.60 = 3,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.42x = 13,546.60 × 3,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.42x = 47,195,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195,270.67/9,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.10

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