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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.68, 13,617.54 and 3,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.68, 13,617.54 and 3,233.88 is: 4,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.68 : 13,617.54 = 3,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.68/13,617.54 = 3,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.68x = 13,617.54 × 3,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.68x = 44,037,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,490.26/9,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.72

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