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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.76, 13,546.44 and 3,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.76, 13,546.44 and 3,194.64 is: 4,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.76 : 13,546.44 = 3,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.76/13,546.44 = 3,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.76x = 13,546.44 × 3,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.76x = 43,275,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,999.08/9,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.24

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