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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.58, 13,625.69 and 3,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.58, 13,625.69 and 3,239.04 is: 4,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.58 : 13,625.69 = 3,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.58/13,625.69 = 3,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.58x = 13,625.69 × 3,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.58x = 44,134,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134,140.52/9,082.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.21

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