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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.41, 13,531.74 and 3,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.41, 13,531.74 and 3,098.62 is: 4,646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.41 : 13,531.74 = 3,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.41/13,531.74 = 3,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.41x = 13,531.74 × 3,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.41x = 41,929,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929,666.81/9,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.76

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