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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.05, 13,717.58 and 3,219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.05, 13,717.58 and 3,219.41 is: 4,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.05 : 13,717.58 = 3,219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.05/13,717.58 = 3,219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.05x = 13,717.58 × 3,219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.05x = 44,162,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,498.13/9,144.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.64

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