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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.60, 13,544.78 and 3,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.60, 13,544.78 and 3,186.24 is: 4,779.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.60 : 13,544.78 = 3,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.60/13,544.78 = 3,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.60x = 13,544.78 × 3,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.60x = 43,156,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,919.83/9,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.49

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