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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.94, 13,552.81 and 3,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.94, 13,552.81 and 3,113.59 is: 4,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.94 : 13,552.81 = 3,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.94/13,552.81 = 3,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.94x = 13,552.81 × 3,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.94x = 42,197,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197,893.69/9,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.49

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