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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.24, 13,551.02 and 3,190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.24, 13,551.02 and 3,190.72 is: 4,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.24 : 13,551.02 = 3,190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.24/13,551.02 = 3,190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.24x = 13,551.02 × 3,190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.24x = 43,237,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237,510.53/9,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.96

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