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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.28, 13,554.06 and 3,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.28, 13,554.06 and 3,113.52 is: 4,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.28 : 13,554.06 = 3,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.28/13,554.06 = 3,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.28x = 13,554.06 × 3,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.28x = 42,200,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,836.89/9,038.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.12

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