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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.52, 13,660.58 and 3,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.52, 13,660.58 and 3,267.77 is: 4,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.52 : 13,660.58 = 3,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.52/13,660.58 = 3,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.52x = 13,660.58 × 3,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.52x = 44,639,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639,573.37/9,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,898.71

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