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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.17, 13,553.67 and 3,493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.17, 13,553.67 and 3,493.13 is: 5,235.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.17 : 13,553.67 = 3,493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.17/13,553.67 = 3,493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.17x = 13,553.67 × 3,493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.17x = 47,344,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,344,731.29/9,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,235.99

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