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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.08, 13,697.58 and 3,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.08, 13,697.58 and 3,287.94 is: 4,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.08 : 13,697.58 = 3,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.08/13,697.58 = 3,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.08x = 13,697.58 × 3,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.08x = 45,036,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,036,821.19/9,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.72

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