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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.37, 13,602.96 and 3,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.37, 13,602.96 and 3,225.42 is: 4,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.37 : 13,602.96 = 3,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.37/13,602.96 = 3,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.37x = 13,602.96 × 3,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.37x = 43,875,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,875,259.24/9,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.27

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