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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.36, 13,627.66 and 3,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.36, 13,627.66 and 3,240.42 is: 4,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.36 : 13,627.66 = 3,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.36/13,627.66 = 3,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.36x = 13,627.66 × 3,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.36x = 44,159,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,159,342.02/9,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.56

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