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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.72, 13,676.52 and 3,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.72, 13,676.52 and 3,195.24 is: 4,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.72 : 13,676.52 = 3,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.72/13,676.52 = 3,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.72x = 13,676.52 × 3,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.72x = 43,699,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699,763.76/9,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.36

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