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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.85, 13,554.27 and 3,195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.85, 13,554.27 and 3,195.27 is: 4,789.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.85 : 13,554.27 = 3,195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.85/13,554.27 = 3,195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.85x = 13,554.27 × 3,195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.85x = 43,309,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,309,552.30/9,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.90

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