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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.74, 13,564.68 and 3,495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.74, 13,564.68 and 3,495.13 is: 5,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.74 : 13,564.68 = 3,495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.74/13,564.68 = 3,495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.74x = 13,564.68 × 3,495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.74x = 47,410,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,410,320.01/9,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.50

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