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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,321.57, 46,977.80 and 9,128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,321.57, 46,977.80 and 9,128.99 is: 13,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,321.57 : 46,977.80 = 9,128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,321.57/46,977.80 = 9,128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,321.57x = 46,977.80 × 9,128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,321.57x = 428,859,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,859,866.42/31,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.16

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