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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,108.79, 13,662.55 and 3,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,108.79, 13,662.55 and 3,265.59 is: 4,898.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,108.79 : 13,662.55 = 3,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,108.79/13,662.55 = 3,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,108.79x = 13,662.55 × 3,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,108.79x = 44,616,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616,286.65/9,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.16

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