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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.97, 13,563.82 and 3,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.97, 13,563.82 and 3,495.20 is: 5,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.97 : 13,563.82 = 3,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.97/13,563.82 = 3,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.97x = 13,563.82 × 3,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.97x = 47,408,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408,200.21/9,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,243.13

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