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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.46, 13,535.58 and 3,480.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.46, 13,535.58 and 3,480.28 is: 5,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.46 : 13,535.58 = 3,480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.46/13,535.58 = 3,480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.46x = 13,535.58 × 3,480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.46x = 47,107,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,107,608.36/9,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.79

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