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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.06, 13,621.77 and 3,156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.06, 13,621.77 and 3,156.71 is: 4,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.06 : 13,621.77 = 3,156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.06/13,621.77 = 3,156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.06x = 13,621.77 × 3,156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.06x = 42,999,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,909.47/9,080.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.64

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