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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.71, 13,539.56 and 3,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.71, 13,539.56 and 3,104.47 is: 4,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.71 : 13,539.56 = 3,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.71/13,539.56 = 3,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.71x = 13,539.56 × 3,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.71x = 42,033,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,033,159.24/9,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.50

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