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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.44, 13,731.17 and 3,231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.44, 13,731.17 and 3,231.61 is: 4,847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.44 : 13,731.17 = 3,231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.44/13,731.17 = 3,231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.44x = 13,731.17 × 3,231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.44x = 44,373,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373,735.80/9,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.24

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