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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.88, 13,560.96 and 3,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.88, 13,560.96 and 3,197.92 is: 4,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.88 : 13,560.96 = 3,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.88/13,560.96 = 3,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.88x = 13,560.96 × 3,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.88x = 43,366,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,366,865.20/9,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.69

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