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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.68, 13,543.02 and 3,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.68, 13,543.02 and 3,104.88 is: 4,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.68 : 13,543.02 = 3,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.68/13,543.02 = 3,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.68x = 13,543.02 × 3,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.68x = 42,049,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049,451.94/9,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.32

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