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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.37, 13,562.62 and 3,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.37, 13,562.62 and 3,493.76 is: 5,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.37 : 13,562.62 = 3,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.37/13,562.62 = 3,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.37x = 13,562.62 × 3,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.37x = 47,384,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384,462.70/9,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.43

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