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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.71, 13,637.70 and 3,248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.71, 13,637.70 and 3,248.37 is: 4,872.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.71 : 13,637.70 = 3,248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.71/13,637.70 = 3,248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.71x = 13,637.70 × 3,248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.71x = 44,300,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,295.55/9,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.60

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