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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.53, 13,572.09 and 3,498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.53, 13,572.09 and 3,498.39 is: 5,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.53 : 13,572.09 = 3,498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.53/13,572.09 = 3,498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.53x = 13,572.09 × 3,498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.53x = 47,480,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,480,463.94/9,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.47

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