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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.81, 13,609.35 and 3,229.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.81, 13,609.35 and 3,229.27 is: 4,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.81 : 13,609.35 = 3,229.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.81/13,609.35 = 3,229.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.81x = 13,609.35 × 3,229.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.81x = 43,948,231.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,948,231.65/9,072.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.95

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