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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.18, 13,697.56 and 3,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.18, 13,697.56 and 3,207.56 is: 4,811.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.18 : 13,697.56 = 3,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.18/13,697.56 = 3,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.18x = 13,697.56 × 3,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.18x = 43,935,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,935,745.55/9,131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.62

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