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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.68, 13,545.68 and 3,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.68, 13,545.68 and 3,187.14 is: 4,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.68 : 13,545.68 = 3,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.68/13,545.68 = 3,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.68x = 13,545.68 × 3,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.68x = 43,171,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171,978.56/9,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.59

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