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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.94, 13,225.41 and 9,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.94, 13,225.41 and 9,031.14 is: 12,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.94 : 13,225.41 = 9,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.94/13,225.41 = 9,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.94x = 13,225.41 × 9,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.94x = 119,440,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,440,529.27/9,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.17

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