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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,038.69, 13,559.40 and 3,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,038.69, 13,559.40 and 3,194.84 is: 4,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,038.69 : 13,559.40 = 3,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,038.69/13,559.40 = 3,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,038.69x = 13,559.40 × 3,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,038.69x = 43,320,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320,147.39/9,038.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,792.75

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