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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.17, 13,552.57 and 3,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.17, 13,552.57 and 3,191.53 is: 4,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.17 : 13,552.57 = 3,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.17/13,552.57 = 3,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.17x = 13,552.57 × 3,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.17x = 43,253,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,357.99/9,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.81

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