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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.12, 13,549.83 and 3,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.12, 13,549.83 and 3,111.94 is: 4,667.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.12 : 13,549.83 = 3,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.12/13,549.83 = 3,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.12x = 13,549.83 × 3,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.12x = 42,166,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,166,257.97/9,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.44

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