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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,280.98, 46,928.83 and 9,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,280.98, 46,928.83 and 9,093.71 is: 13,642.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,280.98 : 46,928.83 = 9,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,280.98/46,928.83 = 9,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,280.98x = 46,928.83 × 9,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,280.98x = 426,757,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,757,170.66/31,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.70

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