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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.99, 13,549.48 and 3,488.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.99, 13,549.48 and 3,488.94 is: 5,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.99 : 13,549.48 = 3,488.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.99/13,549.48 = 3,488.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.99x = 13,549.48 × 3,488.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.99x = 47,273,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273,314.03/9,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.41

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