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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,039.69, 13,560.90 and 3,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,039.69, 13,560.90 and 3,195.84 is: 4,794.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,039.69 : 13,560.90 = 3,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,039.69/13,560.90 = 3,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,039.69x = 13,560.90 × 3,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,039.69x = 43,338,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338,466.66/9,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.24

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