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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.37, 46,897.04 and 9,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.37, 46,897.04 and 9,072.08 is: 13,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.37 : 46,897.04 = 9,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.37/46,897.04 = 9,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.37x = 46,897.04 × 9,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.37x = 425,453,698.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,453,698.64/31,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.31

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