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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.50, 13,549.64 and 3,109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.50, 13,549.64 and 3,109.85 is: 4,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.50 : 13,549.64 = 3,109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.50/13,549.64 = 3,109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.50x = 13,549.64 × 3,109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.50x = 42,137,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,137,347.95/9,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.08

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