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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.86, 13,553.22 and 3,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.86, 13,553.22 and 3,189.74 is: 4,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.86 : 13,553.22 = 3,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.86/13,553.22 = 3,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.86x = 13,553.22 × 3,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.86x = 43,231,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231,247.96/9,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.47

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