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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.26, 13,542.69 and 3,105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.26, 13,542.69 and 3,105.09 is: 4,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.26 : 13,542.69 = 3,105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.26/13,542.69 = 3,105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.26x = 13,542.69 × 3,105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.26x = 42,051,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051,271.29/9,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.74

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