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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.68, 13,559.67 and 3,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.68, 13,559.67 and 3,493.33 is: 5,239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.68 : 13,559.67 = 3,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.68/13,559.67 = 3,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.68x = 13,559.67 × 3,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.68x = 47,368,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,368.10/9,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,239.47

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