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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.48, 13,550.46 and 3,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.48, 13,550.46 and 3,188.76 is: 4,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.48 : 13,550.46 = 3,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.48/13,550.46 = 3,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.48x = 13,550.46 × 3,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.48x = 43,209,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,209,164.83/9,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.22

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