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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.48, 13,616.02 and 3,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.48, 13,616.02 and 3,231.70 is: 4,848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.48 : 13,616.02 = 3,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.48/13,616.02 = 3,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.48x = 13,616.02 × 3,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.48x = 44,002,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,002,891.83/9,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.01

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