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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.68, 13,619.56 and 3,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.68, 13,619.56 and 3,236.28 is: 4,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.68 : 13,619.56 = 3,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.68/13,619.56 = 3,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.68x = 13,619.56 × 3,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.68x = 44,076,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076,709.64/9,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.43

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