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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.31, 13,571.96 and 3,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.31, 13,571.96 and 3,126.12 is: 4,687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.31 : 13,571.96 = 3,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.31/13,571.96 = 3,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.31x = 13,571.96 × 3,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.31x = 42,427,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,427,559.96/9,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.97

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