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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.28, 13,542.48 and 3,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.28, 13,542.48 and 3,185.04 is: 4,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.28 : 13,542.48 = 3,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.28/13,542.48 = 3,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.28x = 13,542.48 × 3,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.28x = 43,133,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,340.50/9,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.05

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