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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.28, 13,549.54 and 3,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.28, 13,549.54 and 3,187.72 is: 4,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.28 : 13,549.54 = 3,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.28/13,549.54 = 3,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.28x = 13,549.54 × 3,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.28x = 43,192,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,139.65/9,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.98

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