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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.32, 13,537.68 and 5,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.32, 13,537.68 and 5,127.48 is: 7,685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.32 : 13,537.68 = 5,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.32/13,537.68 = 5,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.32x = 13,537.68 × 5,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.32x = 69,414,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,414,183.45/9,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.94

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