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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.70, 13,571.55 and 3,500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.70, 13,571.55 and 3,500.28 is: 5,250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.70 : 13,571.55 = 3,500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.70/13,571.55 = 3,500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.70x = 13,571.55 × 3,500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.70x = 47,504,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504,225.03/9,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,250.42

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