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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.06, 13,626.28 and 3,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.06, 13,626.28 and 3,159.70 is: 4,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.06 : 13,626.28 = 3,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.06/13,626.28 = 3,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.06x = 13,626.28 × 3,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.06x = 43,054,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,956.92/9,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.14

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