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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.54, 13,545.31 and 3,108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.54, 13,545.31 and 3,108.31 is: 4,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.54 : 13,545.31 = 3,108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.54/13,545.31 = 3,108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.54x = 13,545.31 × 3,108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.54x = 42,103,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,022.53/9,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.26

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