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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.85, 13,552.66 and 3,191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.85, 13,552.66 and 3,191.49 is: 4,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.85 : 13,552.66 = 3,191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.85/13,552.66 = 3,191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.85x = 13,552.66 × 3,191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.85x = 43,253,162.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,162.91/9,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.37

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