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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.53, 13,551.12 and 4,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.53, 13,551.12 and 4,866.70 is: 7,302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.53 : 13,551.12 = 4,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.53/13,551.12 = 4,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.53x = 13,551.12 × 4,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.53x = 65,949,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,949,167.95/9,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.11

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