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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.41, 13,559.36 and 3,498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.41, 13,559.36 and 3,498.36 is: 5,245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.41 : 13,559.36 = 3,498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.41/13,559.36 = 3,498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.41x = 13,559.36 × 3,498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.41x = 47,435,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435,505.16/9,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.89

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