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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.76, 13,596.72 and 2,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.76, 13,596.72 and 2,908.32 is: 4,361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.76 : 13,596.72 = 2,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.76/13,596.72 = 2,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.76x = 13,596.72 × 2,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.76x = 39,543,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,612.71/9,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.86

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