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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.42, 13,557.44 and 3,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.42, 13,557.44 and 3,194.78 is: 4,793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.42 : 13,557.44 = 3,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.42/13,557.44 = 3,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.42x = 13,557.44 × 3,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.42x = 43,312,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,978.36/9,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.69

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