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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.44, 13,741.14 and 3,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.44, 13,741.14 and 3,236.12 is: 4,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.44 : 13,741.14 = 3,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.44/13,741.14 = 3,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.44x = 13,741.14 × 3,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.44x = 44,467,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467,977.98/9,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.88

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