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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,035.68, 13,548.96 and 3,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,035.68, 13,548.96 and 3,191.44 is: 4,785.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,035.68 : 13,548.96 = 3,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,035.68/13,548.96 = 3,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,035.68x = 13,548.96 × 3,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,035.68x = 43,240,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,692.90/9,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.55

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