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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.02, 13,546.38 and 3,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.02, 13,546.38 and 3,112.08 is: 4,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.02 : 13,546.38 = 3,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.02/13,546.38 = 3,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.02x = 13,546.38 × 3,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.02x = 42,157,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,157,418.27/9,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.07

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