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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.78, 13,606.66 and 3,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.78, 13,606.66 and 3,533.68 is: 5,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.78 : 13,606.66 = 3,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.78/13,606.66 = 3,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.78x = 13,606.66 × 3,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.78x = 48,081,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,081,582.31/9,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,297.21

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