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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.23, 13,548.03 and 3,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.23, 13,548.03 and 3,188.71 is: 4,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.23 : 13,548.03 = 3,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.23/13,548.03 = 3,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.23x = 13,548.03 × 3,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.23x = 43,200,738.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,738.74/9,032.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.95

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