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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,262.62, 46,898.55 and 9,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,262.62, 46,898.55 and 9,073.12 is: 13,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,262.62 : 46,898.55 = 9,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,262.62/46,898.55 = 9,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,262.62x = 46,898.55 × 9,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,262.62x = 425,516,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,516,171.98/31,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,611.02

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