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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.87, 13,566.37 and 3,496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.87, 13,566.37 and 3,496.26 is: 5,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.87 : 13,566.37 = 3,496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.87/13,566.37 = 3,496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.87x = 13,566.37 × 3,496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.87x = 47,431,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,431,556.78/9,042.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.19

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