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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.76, 13,633.26 and 3,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.76, 13,633.26 and 3,245.72 is: 4,868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.76 : 13,633.26 = 3,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.76/13,633.26 = 3,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.76x = 13,633.26 × 3,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.76x = 44,249,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,249,744.65/9,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.62

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