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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.57, 13,542.08 and 3,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.57, 13,542.08 and 3,103.55 is: 4,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.57 : 13,542.08 = 3,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.57/13,542.08 = 3,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.57x = 13,542.08 × 3,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.57x = 42,028,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,028,439.16/9,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.08

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