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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,080.38, 13,622.77 and 3,156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,080.38, 13,622.77 and 3,156.41 is: 4,735.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,080.38 : 13,622.77 = 3,156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,080.38/13,622.77 = 3,156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,080.38x = 13,622.77 × 3,156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,080.38x = 42,999,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,029.39/9,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.38

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