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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.22, 13,659.62 and 3,181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.22, 13,659.62 and 3,181.98 is: 4,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.22 : 13,659.62 = 3,181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.22/13,659.62 = 3,181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.22x = 13,659.62 × 3,181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.22x = 43,464,637.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,464,637.65/9,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.12

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