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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.08, 13,533.86 and 3,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.08, 13,533.86 and 3,099.48 is: 4,648.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.08 : 13,533.86 = 3,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.08/13,533.86 = 3,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.08x = 13,533.86 × 3,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.08x = 41,947,928.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,947,928.39/9,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.96

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