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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.85, 13,575.42 and 3,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.85, 13,575.42 and 3,505.16 is: 5,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.85 : 13,575.42 = 3,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.85/13,575.42 = 3,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.85x = 13,575.42 × 3,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.85x = 47,583,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,583,951.29/9,052.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,256.24

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