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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.18, 13,546.78 and 4,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.18, 13,546.78 and 4,873.14 is: 7,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.18 : 13,546.78 = 4,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.18/13,546.78 = 4,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.18x = 13,546.78 × 4,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.18x = 66,015,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,015,396.12/9,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,309.72

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