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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.79, 13,616.63 and 3,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.79, 13,616.63 and 3,152.15 is: 4,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.79 : 13,616.63 = 3,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.79/13,616.63 = 3,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.79x = 13,616.63 × 3,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.79x = 42,921,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,576.41/9,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.72

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