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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.15, 13,546.72 and 3,833.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.15, 13,546.72 and 3,833.38 is: 5,750.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.15 : 13,546.72 = 3,833.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.15/13,546.72 = 3,833.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.15x = 13,546.72 × 3,833.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.15x = 51,929,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,929,657.78/9,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.06

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