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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.90, 13,577.42 and 3,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.90, 13,577.42 and 3,209.36 is: 4,813.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.90 : 13,577.42 = 3,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.90/13,577.42 = 3,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.90x = 13,577.42 × 3,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.90x = 43,574,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574,828.65/9,051.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.89

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