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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.31, 13,599.09 and 3,523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.31, 13,599.09 and 3,523.23 is: 5,282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.31 : 13,599.09 = 3,523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.31/13,599.09 = 3,523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.31x = 13,599.09 × 3,523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.31x = 47,912,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,912,721.86/9,070.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.37

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