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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.67, 13,571.16 and 3,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.67, 13,571.16 and 3,125.04 is: 4,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.67 : 13,571.16 = 3,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.67/13,571.16 = 3,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.67x = 13,571.16 × 3,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.67x = 42,410,417.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410,417.85/9,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.41

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