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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.41, 13,545.86 and 3,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.41, 13,545.86 and 3,489.36 is: 5,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.41 : 13,545.86 = 3,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.41/13,545.86 = 3,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.41x = 13,545.86 × 3,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.41x = 47,266,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,266,364.60/9,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.40

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