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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.88, 13,562.97 and 3,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.88, 13,562.97 and 3,194.40 is: 4,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.88 : 13,562.97 = 3,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.88/13,562.97 = 3,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.88x = 13,562.97 × 3,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.88x = 43,325,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,325,551.37/9,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.65

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