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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.77, 13,539.92 and 3,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.77, 13,539.92 and 3,107.88 is: 4,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.77 : 13,539.92 = 3,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.77/13,539.92 = 3,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.77x = 13,539.92 × 3,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.77x = 42,080,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,080,446.57/9,032.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.64

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