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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,036.92, 13,559.70 and 3,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,036.92, 13,559.70 and 3,196.28 is: 4,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,036.92 : 13,559.70 = 3,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,036.92/13,559.70 = 3,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,036.92x = 13,559.70 × 3,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,036.92x = 43,340,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340,530.12/9,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.94

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