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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.32, 13,562.08 and 3,117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.32, 13,562.08 and 3,117.94 is: 4,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.32 : 13,562.08 = 3,117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.32/13,562.08 = 3,117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.32x = 13,562.08 × 3,117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.32x = 42,285,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,803.84/9,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.95

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