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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.19, 13,688.56 and 3,283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.19, 13,688.56 and 3,283.69 is: 4,922.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.19 : 13,688.56 = 3,283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.19/13,688.56 = 3,283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.19x = 13,688.56 × 3,283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.19x = 44,948,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,948,957.47/9,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,922.57

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