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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.84, 13,562.61 and 3,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.84, 13,562.61 and 3,198.48 is: 4,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.84 : 13,562.61 = 3,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.84/13,562.61 = 3,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.84x = 13,562.61 × 3,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.84x = 43,379,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379,736.83/9,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,797.67

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