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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.29, 13,544.89 and 4,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.29, 13,544.89 and 4,348.91 is: 6,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.29 : 13,544.89 = 4,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.29/13,544.89 = 4,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.29x = 13,544.89 × 4,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.29x = 58,905,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,905,507.57/9,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.38

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