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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.56, 13,544.44 and 3,188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.56, 13,544.44 and 3,188.56 is: 4,783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.56 : 13,544.44 = 3,188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.56/13,544.44 = 3,188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.56x = 13,544.44 × 3,188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.56x = 43,187,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187,259.61/9,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.41

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