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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.28, 13,609.18 and 3,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.28, 13,609.18 and 3,233.52 is: 4,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.28 : 13,609.18 = 3,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.28/13,609.18 = 3,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.28x = 13,609.18 × 3,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.28x = 44,005,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,555.71/9,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.35

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