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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.60, 13,541.60 and 3,483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.60, 13,541.60 and 3,483.09 is: 5,221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.60 : 13,541.60 = 3,483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.60/13,541.60 = 3,483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.60x = 13,541.60 × 3,483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.60x = 47,166,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,166,594.13/9,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,221.82

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