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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.92, 13,573.70 and 3,125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.92, 13,573.70 and 3,125.03 is: 4,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.92 : 13,573.70 = 3,125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.92/13,573.70 = 3,125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.92x = 13,573.70 × 3,125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.92x = 42,418,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,418,171.43/9,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.17

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