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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.04, 13,618.22 and 3,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.04, 13,618.22 and 3,235.24 is: 4,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.04 : 13,618.22 = 3,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.04/13,618.22 = 3,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.04x = 13,618.22 × 3,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.04x = 44,058,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,210.07/9,078.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.27

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