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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.71, 13,558.97 and 3,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.71, 13,558.97 and 3,493.96 is: 5,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.71 : 13,558.97 = 3,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.71/13,558.97 = 3,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.71x = 13,558.97 × 3,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.71x = 47,374,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374,501.97/9,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.45

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