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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.53, 13,557.45 and 3,112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.53, 13,557.45 and 3,112.89 is: 4,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.53 : 13,557.45 = 3,112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.53/13,557.45 = 3,112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.53x = 13,557.45 × 3,112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.53x = 42,202,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,202,850.53/9,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.73

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