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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.65, 13,626.14 and 3,241.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.65, 13,626.14 and 3,241.41 is: 4,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.65 : 13,626.14 = 3,241.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.65/13,626.14 = 3,241.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.65x = 13,626.14 × 3,241.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.65x = 44,167,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,167,890.25/9,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,861.28

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