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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.72, 13,570.66 and 3,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.72, 13,570.66 and 3,509.68 is: 5,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.72 : 13,570.66 = 3,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.72/13,570.66 = 3,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.72x = 13,570.66 × 3,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.72x = 47,628,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,628,673.99/9,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.26

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