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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.13, 46,507.69 and 9,117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.13, 46,507.69 and 9,117.13 is: 13,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.13 : 46,507.69 = 9,117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.13/46,507.69 = 9,117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.13x = 46,507.69 × 9,117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.13x = 424,016,423.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,016,423.19/31,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.69

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