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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.02, 13,542.75 and 3,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.02, 13,542.75 and 3,184.98 is: 4,776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.02 : 13,542.75 = 3,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.02/13,542.75 = 3,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.02x = 13,542.75 × 3,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.02x = 43,133,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,387.90/9,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.14

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