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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.42, 13,563.66 and 3,117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.42, 13,563.66 and 3,117.71 is: 4,677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.42 : 13,563.66 = 3,117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.42/13,563.66 = 3,117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.42x = 13,563.66 × 3,117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.42x = 42,287,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,287,558.42/9,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.09

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