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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.96, 13,546.44 and 3,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.96, 13,546.44 and 3,186.18 is: 4,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.96 : 13,546.44 = 3,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.96/13,546.44 = 3,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.96x = 13,546.44 × 3,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.96x = 43,161,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,396.20/9,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.27

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