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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.89, 13,570.20 and 3,783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.89, 13,570.20 and 3,783.47 is: 5,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.89 : 13,570.20 = 3,783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.89/13,570.20 = 3,783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.89x = 13,570.20 × 3,783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.89x = 51,342,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342,444.59/9,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,673.27

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