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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.74, 13,552.20 and 3,492.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.74, 13,552.20 and 3,492.64 is: 5,234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.74 : 13,552.20 = 3,492.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.74/13,552.20 = 3,492.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.74x = 13,552.20 × 3,492.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.74x = 47,332,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,955.81/9,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.94

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