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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.79, 13,554.69 and 3,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.79, 13,554.69 and 3,114.54 is: 4,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.79 : 13,554.69 = 3,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.79/13,554.69 = 3,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.79x = 13,554.69 × 3,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.79x = 42,216,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216,624.19/9,038.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.61

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