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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.32, 13,624.38 and 3,244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.32, 13,624.38 and 3,244.08 is: 4,863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.32 : 13,624.38 = 3,244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.32/13,624.38 = 3,244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.32x = 13,624.38 × 3,244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.32x = 44,198,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198,578.67/9,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.23

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