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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.46, 13,563.21 and 3,494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.46, 13,563.21 and 3,494.86 is: 5,241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.46 : 13,563.21 = 3,494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.46/13,563.21 = 3,494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.46x = 13,563.21 × 3,494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.46x = 47,401,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,499.30/9,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.52

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