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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.39, 13,606.84 and 3,228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.39, 13,606.84 and 3,228.83 is: 4,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.39 : 13,606.84 = 3,228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.39/13,606.84 = 3,228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.39x = 13,606.84 × 3,228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.39x = 43,934,173.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934,173.20/9,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.09

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