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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.08, 13,550.24 and 3,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.08, 13,550.24 and 3,486.47 is: 5,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.08 : 13,550.24 = 3,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.08/13,550.24 = 3,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.08x = 13,550.24 × 3,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.08x = 47,242,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,242,420.07/9,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.94

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