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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.71, 13,633.39 and 3,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.71, 13,633.39 and 3,244.17 is: 4,866.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.71 : 13,633.39 = 3,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.71/13,633.39 = 3,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.71x = 13,633.39 × 3,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.71x = 44,229,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229,034.84/9,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.91

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