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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.80, 13,618.20 and 3,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.80, 13,618.20 and 3,235.60 is: 4,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.80 : 13,618.20 = 3,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.80/13,618.20 = 3,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.80x = 13,618.20 × 3,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.80x = 44,063,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,047.92/9,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,853.40

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