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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.58, 13,559.32 and 3,191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.58, 13,559.32 and 3,191.98 is: 4,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.58 : 13,559.32 = 3,191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.58/13,559.32 = 3,191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.58x = 13,559.32 × 3,191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.58x = 43,281,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,281,078.25/9,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.07

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