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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.54, 13,543.81 and 3,107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.54, 13,543.81 and 3,107.31 is: 4,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.54 : 13,543.81 = 3,107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.54/13,543.81 = 3,107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.54x = 13,543.81 × 3,107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.54x = 42,084,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084,816.25/9,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.76

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