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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.51, 13,535.37 and 3,481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.51, 13,535.37 and 3,481.08 is: 5,217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.51 : 13,535.37 = 3,481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.51/13,535.37 = 3,481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.51x = 13,535.37 × 3,481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.51x = 47,117,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117,705.80/9,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.61

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