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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.76, 13,550.94 and 3,197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.76, 13,550.94 and 3,197.64 is: 4,790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.76 : 13,550.94 = 3,197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.76/13,550.94 = 3,197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.76x = 13,550.94 × 3,197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.76x = 43,331,027.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331,027.78/9,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.73

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