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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.61, 13,625.03 and 3,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.61, 13,625.03 and 3,161.84 is: 4,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.61 : 13,625.03 = 3,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.61/13,625.03 = 3,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.61x = 13,625.03 × 3,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.61x = 43,080,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080,080.92/9,083.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.62

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