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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.82, 13,571.39 and 3,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.82, 13,571.39 and 3,125.19 is: 4,686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.82 : 13,571.39 = 3,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.82/13,571.39 = 3,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.82x = 13,571.39 × 3,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.82x = 42,413,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,413,231.02/9,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.64

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