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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.16, 13,537.50 and 3,482.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.16, 13,537.50 and 3,482.33 is: 5,219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.16 : 13,537.50 = 3,482.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.16/13,537.50 = 3,482.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.16x = 13,537.50 × 3,482.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.16x = 47,141,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,141,974.69/9,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.93

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