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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.07, 13,570.64 and 3,203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.07, 13,570.64 and 3,203.85 is: 4,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.07 : 13,570.64 = 3,203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.07/13,570.64 = 3,203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.07x = 13,570.64 × 3,203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.07x = 43,478,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478,278.94/9,047.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.79

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