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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.38, 13,550.95 and 3,488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.38, 13,550.95 and 3,488.62 is: 5,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.38 : 13,550.95 = 3,488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.38/13,550.95 = 3,488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.38x = 13,550.95 × 3,488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.38x = 47,274,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,274,029.99/9,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,234.42

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