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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.80, 13,608.24 and 3,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.80, 13,608.24 and 3,228 is: 4,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.80 : 13,608.24 = 3,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.80/13,608.24 = 3,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.80x = 13,608.24 × 3,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.80x = 43,927,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927,398.72/9,070.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.73

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