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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.32, 13,573.84 and 3,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.32, 13,573.84 and 3,127.20 is: 4,690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.32 : 13,573.84 = 3,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.32/13,573.84 = 3,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.32x = 13,573.84 × 3,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.32x = 42,448,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,448,112.45/9,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.23

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