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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.73, 13,627.41 and 3,164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.73, 13,627.41 and 3,164.21 is: 4,744.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.73 : 13,627.41 = 3,164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.73/13,627.41 = 3,164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.73x = 13,627.41 × 3,164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.73x = 43,119,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119,987.00/9,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.34

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