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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.40, 13,565.10 and 3,200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.40, 13,565.10 and 3,200.60 is: 4,800.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.40 : 13,565.10 = 3,200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.40/13,565.10 = 3,200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.40x = 13,565.10 × 3,200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.40x = 43,416,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416,459.06/9,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.90

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