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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.63, 13,621.26 and 3,236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.63, 13,621.26 and 3,236.09 is: 4,854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.63 : 13,621.26 = 3,236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.63/13,621.26 = 3,236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.63x = 13,621.26 × 3,236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.63x = 44,079,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,079,567.30/9,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.78

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