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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.44, 13,573.44 and 3,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.44, 13,573.44 and 3,505.44 is: 5,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.44 : 13,573.44 = 3,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.44/13,573.44 = 3,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.44x = 13,573.44 × 3,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.44x = 47,580,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,580,879.51/9,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,257.88

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