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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.66, 13,558.23 and 3,497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.66, 13,558.23 and 3,497.61 is: 5,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.66 : 13,558.23 = 3,497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.66/13,558.23 = 3,497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.66x = 13,558.23 × 3,497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.66x = 47,421,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,421,400.83/9,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.77

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