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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.79, 13,547.31 and 3,109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.79, 13,547.31 and 3,109.01 is: 4,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.79 : 13,547.31 = 3,109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.79/13,547.31 = 3,109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.79x = 13,547.31 × 3,109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.79x = 42,118,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,756.13/9,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.36

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