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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.32, 13,531.60 and 3,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.32, 13,531.60 and 3,098.52 is: 4,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.32 : 13,531.60 = 3,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.32/13,531.60 = 3,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.32x = 13,531.60 × 3,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.32x = 41,927,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,927,925.49/9,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.62

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