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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.22, 13,562.64 and 3,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.22, 13,562.64 and 3,197.88 is: 4,797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.22 : 13,562.64 = 3,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.22/13,562.64 = 3,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.22x = 13,562.64 × 3,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.22x = 43,371,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371,695.20/9,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.11

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