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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,037.80, 13,557.12 and 3,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,037.80, 13,557.12 and 3,195 is: 4,792.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,037.80 : 13,557.12 = 3,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,037.80/13,557.12 = 3,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,037.80x = 13,557.12 × 3,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,037.80x = 43,314,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314,998.40/9,037.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.65

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