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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.72, 13,569.39 and 3,202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.72, 13,569.39 and 3,202.38 is: 4,803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.72 : 13,569.39 = 3,202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.72/13,569.39 = 3,202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.72x = 13,569.39 × 3,202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.72x = 43,454,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,454,343.15/9,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.86

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