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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.78, 13,565.32 and 3,202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.78, 13,565.32 and 3,202.64 is: 4,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.78 : 13,565.32 = 3,202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.78/13,565.32 = 3,202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.78x = 13,565.32 × 3,202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.78x = 43,444,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444,836.44/9,046.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.24

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