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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.23, 13,639.31 and 3,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.23, 13,639.31 and 3,248.31 is: 4,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.23 : 13,639.31 = 3,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.23/13,639.31 = 3,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.23x = 13,639.31 × 3,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.23x = 44,304,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,690.82/9,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.34

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