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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.96, 13,556.28 and 3,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.96, 13,556.28 and 3,487.82 is: 5,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.96 : 13,556.28 = 3,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.96/13,556.28 = 3,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.96x = 13,556.28 × 3,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.96x = 47,281,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,281,796.73/9,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.63

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