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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.85, 13,541.09 and 3,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.85, 13,541.09 and 3,489.89 is: 5,231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.85 : 13,541.09 = 3,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.85/13,541.09 = 3,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.85x = 13,541.09 × 3,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.85x = 47,256,829.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,256,829.43/9,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,231.66

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