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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.74, 13,570.85 and 3,499.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.74, 13,570.85 and 3,499.89 is: 5,248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.74 : 13,570.85 = 3,499.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.74/13,570.85 = 3,499.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.74x = 13,570.85 × 3,499.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.74x = 47,496,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496,465.51/9,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.38

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