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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.81, 13,610.85 and 3,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.81, 13,610.85 and 3,230.27 is: 4,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.81 : 13,610.85 = 3,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.81/13,610.85 = 3,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.81x = 13,610.85 × 3,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.81x = 43,966,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,966,720.43/9,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.45

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