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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.45, 13,531.08 and 3,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.45, 13,531.08 and 3,477.29 is: 5,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.45 : 13,531.08 = 3,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.45/13,531.08 = 3,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.45x = 13,531.08 × 3,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.45x = 47,051,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,051,421.52/9,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.31

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