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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.92, 13,564.54 and 3,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.92, 13,564.54 and 3,199.56 is: 4,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.92 : 13,564.54 = 3,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.92/13,564.54 = 3,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.92x = 13,564.54 × 3,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.92x = 43,400,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400,559.60/9,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.40

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