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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.72, 13,608.56 and 3,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.72, 13,608.56 and 3,227.92 is: 4,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.72 : 13,608.56 = 3,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.72/13,608.56 = 3,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.72x = 13,608.56 × 3,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.72x = 43,927,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927,343.00/9,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.76

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