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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.28, 13,544.70 and 3,185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.28, 13,544.70 and 3,185.94 is: 4,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.28 : 13,544.70 = 3,185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.28/13,544.70 = 3,185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.28x = 13,544.70 × 3,185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.28x = 43,152,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,601.52/9,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.19

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