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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.93, 13,552.02 and 3,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.93, 13,552.02 and 3,112.14 is: 4,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.93 : 13,552.02 = 3,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.93/13,552.02 = 3,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.93x = 13,552.02 × 3,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.93x = 42,175,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,175,783.52/9,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.05

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