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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.09, 13,566.15 and 3,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.09, 13,566.15 and 3,498.26 is: 5,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.09 : 13,566.15 = 3,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.09/13,566.15 = 3,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.09x = 13,566.15 × 3,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.09x = 47,457,852.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,852.07/9,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,249.13

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