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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.04, 13,572.97 and 3,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.04, 13,572.97 and 3,124.14 is: 4,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.04 : 13,572.97 = 3,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.04/13,572.97 = 3,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.04x = 13,572.97 × 3,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.04x = 42,403,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,799.79/9,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.52

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