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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.72, 13,544.58 and 3,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.72, 13,544.58 and 3,184.96 is: 4,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.72 : 13,544.58 = 3,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.72/13,544.58 = 3,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.72x = 13,544.58 × 3,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.72x = 43,138,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138,945.52/9,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.44

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