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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.30, 13,531.47 and 3,099.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.30, 13,531.47 and 3,099.08 is: 4,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.30 : 13,531.47 = 3,099.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.30/13,531.47 = 3,099.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.30x = 13,531.47 × 3,099.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.30x = 41,935,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935,040.39/9,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.42

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