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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.24, 13,543.96 and 3,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.24, 13,543.96 and 3,487.13 is: 5,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.24 : 13,543.96 = 3,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.24/13,543.96 = 3,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.24x = 13,543.96 × 3,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.24x = 47,229,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229,549.23/9,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,226.68

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