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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.06, 13,571.58 and 3,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.06, 13,571.58 and 3,125.88 is: 4,687.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.06 : 13,571.58 = 3,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.06/13,571.58 = 3,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.06x = 13,571.58 × 3,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.06x = 42,423,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,423,130.49/9,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.61

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