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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.92, 13,605.27 and 3,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.92, 13,605.27 and 3,229.68 is: 4,843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.92 : 13,605.27 = 3,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.92/13,605.27 = 3,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.92x = 13,605.27 × 3,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.92x = 43,940,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,940,668.41/9,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.06

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