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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.11, 13,566.36 and 3,499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.11, 13,566.36 and 3,499.59 is: 5,246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.11 : 13,566.36 = 3,499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.11/13,566.36 = 3,499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.11x = 13,566.36 × 3,499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.11x = 47,476,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,697.79/9,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,246.56

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