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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.55, 13,545.45 and 3,107.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.55, 13,545.45 and 3,107.77 is: 4,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.55 : 13,545.45 = 3,107.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.55/13,545.45 = 3,107.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.55x = 13,545.45 × 3,107.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.55x = 42,096,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096,185.48/9,032.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.50

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