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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.86, 13,573.48 and 3,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.86, 13,573.48 and 3,207.28 is: 4,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.86 : 13,573.48 = 3,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.86/13,573.48 = 3,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.86x = 13,573.48 × 3,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.86x = 43,533,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,533,867.03/9,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,808.32

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