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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.20, 13,671.60 and 3,189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.20, 13,671.60 and 3,189.96 is: 4,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.20 : 13,671.60 = 3,189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.20/13,671.60 = 3,189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.20x = 13,671.60 × 3,189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.20x = 43,611,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611,857.14/9,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.10

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