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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.02, 13,563.72 and 3,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.02, 13,563.72 and 3,119.88 is: 4,679.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.02 : 13,563.72 = 3,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.02/13,563.72 = 3,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.02x = 13,563.72 × 3,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.02x = 42,317,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317,178.75/9,043.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.54

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