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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,025.68, 13,534.08 and 3,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,025.68, 13,534.08 and 3,181.44 is: 4,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,025.68 : 13,534.08 = 3,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,025.68/13,534.08 = 3,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,025.68x = 13,534.08 × 3,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,025.68x = 43,057,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057,863.48/9,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.59

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