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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.43, 13,564.62 and 3,493.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.43, 13,564.62 and 3,493.26 is: 5,242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.43 : 13,564.62 = 3,493.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.43/13,564.62 = 3,493.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.43x = 13,564.62 × 3,493.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.43x = 47,384,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384,744.46/9,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.01

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