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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.55, 13,540.96 and 3,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.55, 13,540.96 and 3,104.76 is: 4,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.55 : 13,540.96 = 3,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.55/13,540.96 = 3,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.55x = 13,540.96 × 3,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.55x = 42,041,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041,423.21/9,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.98

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