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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.36, 13,611.16 and 3,229.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.36, 13,611.16 and 3,229.42 is: 4,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.36 : 13,611.16 = 3,229.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.36/13,611.16 = 3,229.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.36x = 13,611.16 × 3,229.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.36x = 43,956,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,956,152.33/9,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.06

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