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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.61, 13,546.17 and 3,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.61, 13,546.17 and 3,186.27 is: 4,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.61 : 13,546.17 = 3,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.61/13,546.17 = 3,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.61x = 13,546.17 × 3,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.61x = 43,161,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,755.09/9,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.02

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