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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.06, 13,570.08 and 3,124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.06, 13,570.08 and 3,124.87 is: 4,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.06 : 13,570.08 = 3,124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.06/13,570.08 = 3,124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.06x = 13,570.08 × 3,124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.06x = 42,404,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,735.89/9,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.09

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