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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.78, 13,565.01 and 3,496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.78, 13,565.01 and 3,496.02 is: 5,242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.78 : 13,565.01 = 3,496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.78/13,565.01 = 3,496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.78x = 13,565.01 × 3,496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.78x = 47,423,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,423,546.26/9,045.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,242.62

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