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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.25, 13,575.71 and 3,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.25, 13,575.71 and 3,209.96 is: 4,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.25 : 13,575.71 = 3,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.25/13,575.71 = 3,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.25x = 13,575.71 × 3,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.25x = 43,577,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,528.04/9,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.59

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