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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,029.96, 13,544.94 and 3,185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,029.96, 13,544.94 and 3,185.18 is: 4,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,029.96 : 13,544.94 = 3,185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,029.96/13,544.94 = 3,185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,029.96x = 13,544.94 × 3,185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,029.96x = 43,143,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,143,071.99/9,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.77

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