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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.49, 13,567.31 and 3,496.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.49, 13,567.31 and 3,496.88 is: 5,246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.49 : 13,567.31 = 3,496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.49/13,567.31 = 3,496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.49x = 13,567.31 × 3,496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.49x = 47,443,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443,254.99/9,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.12

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