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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.46, 13,534.08 and 3,479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.46, 13,534.08 and 3,479.28 is: 5,213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.46 : 13,534.08 = 3,479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.46/13,534.08 = 3,479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.46x = 13,534.08 × 3,479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.46x = 47,088,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088,853.86/9,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,213.29

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