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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.12, 13,635.93 and 3,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.12, 13,635.93 and 3,251.37 is: 4,874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.12 : 13,635.93 = 3,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.12/13,635.93 = 3,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.12x = 13,635.93 × 3,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.12x = 44,335,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,453.72/9,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.11

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