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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.91, 13,558.61 and 3,497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.91, 13,558.61 and 3,497.86 is: 5,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.91 : 13,558.61 = 3,497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.91/13,558.61 = 3,497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.91x = 13,558.61 × 3,497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.91x = 47,426,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,102.09/9,041.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.14

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