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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.26, 13,548.69 and 3,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.26, 13,548.69 and 3,196.14 is: 4,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.26 : 13,548.69 = 3,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.26/13,548.69 = 3,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.26x = 13,548.69 × 3,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.26x = 43,303,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,510.06/9,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.48

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