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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.28, 13,546.08 and 3,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.28, 13,546.08 and 3,184.32 is: 4,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.28 : 13,546.08 = 3,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.28/13,546.08 = 3,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.28x = 13,546.08 × 3,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.28x = 43,135,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,135,053.47/9,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.24

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