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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.71, 13,681.67 and 3,196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.71, 13,681.67 and 3,196.91 is: 4,795.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.71 : 13,681.67 = 3,196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.71/13,681.67 = 3,196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.71x = 13,681.67 × 3,196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.71x = 43,739,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,067.64/9,120.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.58

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