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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.84, 13,541.04 and 3,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.84, 13,541.04 and 3,485.52 is: 5,224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.84 : 13,541.04 = 3,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.84/13,541.04 = 3,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.84x = 13,541.04 × 3,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.84x = 47,197,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197,565.74/9,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.53

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