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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,049.34, 13,575.48 and 3,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,049.34, 13,575.48 and 3,204.68 is: 4,807.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,049.34 : 13,575.48 = 3,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,049.34/13,575.48 = 3,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,049.34x = 13,575.48 × 3,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,049.34x = 43,505,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505,069.25/9,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.54

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