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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.28, 13,547.12 and 4,100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.28, 13,547.12 and 4,100.49 is: 6,150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.28 : 13,547.12 = 4,100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.28/13,547.12 = 4,100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.28x = 13,547.12 × 4,100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.28x = 55,549,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,549,809.59/9,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.83

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