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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.42, 13,569.84 and 3,505.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.42, 13,569.84 and 3,505.36 is: 5,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.42 : 13,569.84 = 3,505.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.42/13,569.84 = 3,505.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.42x = 13,569.84 × 3,505.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.42x = 47,567,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,567,174.34/9,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.38

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