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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.42, 13,606.02 and 3,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.42, 13,606.02 and 3,230.18 is: 4,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.42 : 13,606.02 = 3,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.42/13,606.02 = 3,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.42x = 13,606.02 × 3,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.42x = 43,949,893.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,949,893.68/9,073.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.81

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