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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.70, 13,574.56 and 3,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.70, 13,574.56 and 3,502.28 is: 5,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.70 : 13,574.56 = 3,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.70/13,574.56 = 3,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.70x = 13,574.56 × 3,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.70x = 47,541,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,910.00/9,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,253.42

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