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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.65, 13,569.03 and 3,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.65, 13,569.03 and 3,498.45 is: 5,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.65 : 13,569.03 = 3,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.65/13,569.03 = 3,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.65x = 13,569.03 × 3,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.65x = 47,470,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470,573.00/9,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,245.57

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