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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.83, 13,550.84 and 3,186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.83, 13,550.84 and 3,186.34 is: 4,779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.83 : 13,550.84 = 3,186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.83/13,550.84 = 3,186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.83x = 13,550.84 × 3,186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.83x = 43,177,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177,563.59/9,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.54

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