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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.88, 13,623.96 and 3,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.88, 13,623.96 and 3,239.92 is: 4,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.88 : 13,623.96 = 3,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.88/13,623.96 = 3,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.88x = 13,623.96 × 3,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.88x = 44,140,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,540.48/9,084.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.68

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