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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.20, 13,546.80 and 8,375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.20, 13,546.80 and 8,375.10 is: 12,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.20 : 13,546.80 = 8,375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.20/13,546.80 = 8,375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.20x = 13,546.80 × 8,375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.20x = 113,455,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455,804.68/9,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.65

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