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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.58, 13,557.82 and 3,190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.58, 13,557.82 and 3,190.98 is: 4,788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.58 : 13,557.82 = 3,190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.58/13,557.82 = 3,190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.58x = 13,557.82 × 3,190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.58x = 43,262,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262,732.46/9,034.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.57

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