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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.18, 13,572.69 and 3,206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.18, 13,572.69 and 3,206.46 is: 4,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.18 : 13,572.69 = 3,206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.18/13,572.69 = 3,206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.18x = 13,572.69 × 3,206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.18x = 43,520,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,520,287.58/9,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.24

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