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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.98, 13,553.36 and 3,490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.98, 13,553.36 and 3,490.23 is: 5,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.98 : 13,553.36 = 3,490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.98/13,553.36 = 3,490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.98x = 13,553.36 × 3,490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.98x = 47,304,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,304,343.67/9,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.85

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