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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.78, 13,553.31 and 3,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.78, 13,553.31 and 3,113.02 is: 4,668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.78 : 13,553.31 = 3,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.78/13,553.31 = 3,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.78x = 13,553.31 × 3,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.78x = 42,191,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191,725.10/9,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.37

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