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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.98, 13,575.54 and 3,207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.98, 13,575.54 and 3,207.02 is: 4,809.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.98 : 13,575.54 = 3,207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.98/13,575.54 = 3,207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.98x = 13,575.54 × 3,207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.98x = 43,537,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537,028.29/9,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.67

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