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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.32, 13,552.36 and 4,100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.32, 13,552.36 and 4,100.92 is: 6,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.32 : 13,552.36 = 4,100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.32/13,552.36 = 4,100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.32x = 13,552.36 × 4,100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.32x = 55,577,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,577,144.17/9,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.82

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