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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,302.52, 46,961.50 and 9,116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,302.52, 46,961.50 and 9,116.09 is: 13,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,302.52 : 46,961.50 = 9,116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,302.52/46,961.50 = 9,116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,302.52x = 46,961.50 × 9,116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,302.52x = 428,105,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,105,137.48/31,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,676.38

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