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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.64, 13,550.16 and 3,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.64, 13,550.16 and 3,110.88 is: 4,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.64 : 13,550.16 = 3,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.64/13,550.16 = 3,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.64x = 13,550.16 × 3,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.64x = 42,152,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152,921.74/9,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.18

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