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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.95, 13,626.09 and 3,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.95, 13,626.09 and 3,241.13 is: 4,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.95 : 13,626.09 = 3,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.95/13,626.09 = 3,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.95x = 13,626.09 × 3,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.95x = 44,163,860.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,163,860.95/9,085.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.68

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