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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.37, 13,565.62 and 3,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.37, 13,565.62 and 3,495.76 is: 5,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.37 : 13,565.62 = 3,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.37/13,565.62 = 3,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.37x = 13,565.62 × 3,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.37x = 47,422,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,422,151.77/9,042.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.44

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