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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.38, 13,542.19 and 4,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.38, 13,542.19 and 4,098.33 is: 6,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.38 : 13,542.19 = 4,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.38/13,542.19 = 4,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.38x = 13,542.19 × 4,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.38x = 55,500,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500,353.30/9,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.28

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