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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.32, 13,659.75 and 3,182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.32, 13,659.75 and 3,182.07 is: 4,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.32 : 13,659.75 = 3,182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.32/13,659.75 = 3,182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.32x = 13,659.75 × 3,182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.32x = 43,466,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,466,280.68/9,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.25

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