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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.61, 13,549.95 and 3,486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.61, 13,549.95 and 3,486.11 is: 5,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.61 : 13,549.95 = 3,486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.61/13,549.95 = 3,486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.61x = 13,549.95 × 3,486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.61x = 47,236,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,236,548.44/9,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.40

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