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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.36, 13,563.93 and 3,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.36, 13,563.93 and 3,199.56 is: 4,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.36 : 13,563.93 = 3,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.36/13,563.93 = 3,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.36x = 13,563.93 × 3,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.36x = 43,398,607.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398,607.87/9,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.48

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