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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.49, 13,565.81 and 3,495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.49, 13,565.81 and 3,495.88 is: 5,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.49 : 13,565.81 = 3,495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.49/13,565.81 = 3,495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.49x = 13,565.81 × 3,495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.49x = 47,424,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,424,443.86/9,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.62

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