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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.64, 13,571.82 and 3,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.64, 13,571.82 and 3,849.96 is: 5,775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.64 : 13,571.82 = 3,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.64/13,571.82 = 3,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.64x = 13,571.82 × 3,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.64x = 52,250,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,964.13/9,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,775.09

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