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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.39, 13,603.84 and 3,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.39, 13,603.84 and 3,226.84 is: 4,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.39 : 13,603.84 = 3,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.39/13,603.84 = 3,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.39x = 13,603.84 × 3,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.39x = 43,897,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897,330.91/9,071.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.10

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