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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.88, 13,628.46 and 3,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.88, 13,628.46 and 3,242.92 is: 4,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.88 : 13,628.46 = 3,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.88/13,628.46 = 3,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.88x = 13,628.46 × 3,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.88x = 44,196,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196,005.50/9,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.18

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