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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.40, 13,571.24 and 3,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.40, 13,571.24 and 3,199.92 is: 4,799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.40 : 13,571.24 = 3,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.40/13,571.24 = 3,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.40x = 13,571.24 × 3,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.40x = 43,426,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426,882.30/9,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.93

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