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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.04, 13,618.08 and 3,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.04, 13,618.08 and 3,531.72 is: 5,295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.04 : 13,618.08 = 3,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.04/13,618.08 = 3,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.04x = 13,618.08 × 3,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.04x = 48,095,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095,245.50/9,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.06

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