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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.79, 13,542.69 and 3,106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.79, 13,542.69 and 3,106.55 is: 4,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.79 : 13,542.69 = 3,106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.79/13,542.69 = 3,106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.79x = 13,542.69 × 3,106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.79x = 42,071,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,043.62/9,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.62

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