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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.15, 13,628.39 and 3,242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.15, 13,628.39 and 3,242.91 is: 4,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.15 : 13,628.39 = 3,242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.15/13,628.39 = 3,242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.15x = 13,628.39 × 3,242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.15x = 44,195,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,626.00/9,087.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.53

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