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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.17, 13,548.05 and 2,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.17, 13,548.05 and 2,791.73 is: 4,187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.17 : 13,548.05 = 2,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.17/13,548.05 = 2,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.17x = 13,548.05 × 2,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.17x = 37,822,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822,470.74/9,031.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.99

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