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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.29, 13,611.16 and 3,231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.29, 13,611.16 and 3,231.73 is: 4,846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.29 : 13,611.16 = 3,231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.29/13,611.16 = 3,231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.29x = 13,611.16 × 3,231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.29x = 43,987,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,594.11/9,076.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.43

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