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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.40, 13,555.50 and 3,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.40, 13,555.50 and 3,194.92 is: 4,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.40 : 13,555.50 = 3,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.40/13,555.50 = 3,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.40x = 13,555.50 × 3,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.40x = 43,308,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308,738.06/9,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.29

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