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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.76, 13,628.94 and 3,162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.76, 13,628.94 and 3,162.38 is: 4,743.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.76 : 13,628.94 = 3,162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.76/13,628.94 = 3,162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.76x = 13,628.94 × 3,162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.76x = 43,099,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099,950.24/9,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.16

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