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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,028.60, 13,543.28 and 3,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,028.60, 13,543.28 and 3,185.24 is: 4,777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,028.60 : 13,543.28 = 3,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,028.60/13,543.28 = 3,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,028.60x = 13,543.28 × 3,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,028.60x = 43,138,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138,597.19/9,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.99

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