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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,107, 46,660.50 and 9,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,107, 46,660.50 and 9,219 is: 13,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,107 : 46,660.50 = 9,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,107/46,660.50 = 9,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,107x = 46,660.50 × 9,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,107x = 430,163,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,163,149.50/31,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.50

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