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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.52, 13,554.92 and 3,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.52, 13,554.92 and 3,189.04 is: 4,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.52 : 13,554.92 = 3,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.52/13,554.92 = 3,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.52x = 13,554.92 × 3,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.52x = 43,227,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227,182.08/9,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.61

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