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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,097.62, 13,638.18 and 3,252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,097.62, 13,638.18 and 3,252.87 is: 4,876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,097.62 : 13,638.18 = 3,252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,097.62/13,638.18 = 3,252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,097.62x = 13,638.18 × 3,252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,097.62x = 44,363,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363,226.58/9,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.36

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