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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.70, 13,575.45 and 3,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.70, 13,575.45 and 3,204.70 is: 4,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.70 : 13,575.45 = 3,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.70/13,575.45 = 3,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.70x = 13,575.45 × 3,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.70x = 43,505,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505,244.62/9,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.90

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