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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.78, 13,659.39 and 3,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.78, 13,659.39 and 3,267 is: 4,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.78 : 13,659.39 = 3,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.78/13,659.39 = 3,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.78x = 13,659.39 × 3,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.78x = 44,625,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625,227.13/9,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,897.53

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