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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.58, 13,571.32 and 3,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.58, 13,571.32 and 3,199.98 is: 4,802.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.58 : 13,571.32 = 3,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.58/13,571.32 = 3,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.58x = 13,571.32 × 3,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.58x = 43,427,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,427,952.57/9,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.08

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