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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.86, 13,544.08 and 3,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.86, 13,544.08 and 3,491.88 is: 5,234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.86 : 13,544.08 = 3,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.86/13,544.08 = 3,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.86x = 13,544.08 × 3,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.86x = 47,294,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294,302.07/9,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.65

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