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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.58, 13,552.49 and 3,487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.58, 13,552.49 and 3,487.97 is: 5,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.58 : 13,552.49 = 3,487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.58/13,552.49 = 3,487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.58x = 13,552.49 × 3,487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.58x = 47,270,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270,593.34/9,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.19

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