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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.98, 13,546.67 and 3,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.98, 13,546.67 and 3,188.22 is: 4,781.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.98 : 13,546.67 = 3,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.98/13,546.67 = 3,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.98x = 13,546.67 × 3,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.98x = 43,189,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189,748.29/9,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.34

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