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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,015.93, 13,524.98 and 3,173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,015.93, 13,524.98 and 3,173.13 is: 4,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,015.93 : 13,524.98 = 3,173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,015.93/13,524.98 = 3,173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,015.93x = 13,524.98 × 3,173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,015.93x = 42,916,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916,503.92/9,015.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.08

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