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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.16, 13,784.32 and 3,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.16, 13,784.32 and 3,032 is: 4,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.16 : 13,784.32 = 3,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.16/13,784.32 = 3,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.16x = 13,784.32 × 3,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.16x = 41,794,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794,058.24/9,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.69

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