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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,082.62, 13,624.71 and 3,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,082.62, 13,624.71 and 3,237.78 is: 4,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,082.62 : 13,624.71 = 3,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,082.62/13,624.71 = 3,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,082.62x = 13,624.71 × 3,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,082.62x = 44,113,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,813.54/9,082.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.95

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