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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.13, 13,618.94 and 3,237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.13, 13,618.94 and 3,237.37 is: 4,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.13 : 13,618.94 = 3,237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.13/13,618.94 = 3,237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.13x = 13,618.94 × 3,237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.13x = 44,089,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,089,497.55/9,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.54

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