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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.01, 13,536.12 and 3,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.01, 13,536.12 and 3,481.58 is: 5,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.01 : 13,536.12 = 3,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.01/13,536.12 = 3,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.01x = 13,536.12 × 3,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.01x = 47,127,084.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127,084.67/9,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.36

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