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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.62, 13,603.94 and 3,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.62, 13,603.94 and 3,524.24 is: 5,285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.62 : 13,603.94 = 3,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.62/13,603.94 = 3,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.62x = 13,603.94 × 3,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.62x = 47,943,497.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,497.87/9,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.00

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