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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.74, 13,544.71 and 3,487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.74, 13,544.71 and 3,487.63 is: 5,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.74 : 13,544.71 = 3,487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.74/13,544.71 = 3,487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.74x = 13,544.71 × 3,487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.74x = 47,238,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238,936.94/9,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,227.43

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