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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.77, 13,535.42 and 3,104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.77, 13,535.42 and 3,104.88 is: 4,654.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.77 : 13,535.42 = 3,104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.77/13,535.42 = 3,104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.77x = 13,535.42 × 3,104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.77x = 42,025,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,025,854.85/9,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.14

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