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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.76, 13,551.33 and 3,115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.76, 13,551.33 and 3,115.23 is: 4,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.76 : 13,551.33 = 3,115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.76/13,551.33 = 3,115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.76x = 13,551.33 × 3,115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.76x = 42,215,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215,509.76/9,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.98

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