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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.88, 13,563.96 and 3,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.88, 13,563.96 and 3,199.92 is: 4,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.88 : 13,563.96 = 3,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.88/13,563.96 = 3,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.88x = 13,563.96 × 3,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.88x = 43,403,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403,586.88/9,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.69

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