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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.64, 13,661.60 and 3,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.64, 13,661.60 and 3,265.60 is: 4,895.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.64 : 13,661.60 = 3,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.64/13,661.60 = 3,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.64x = 13,661.60 × 3,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.64x = 44,613,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,613,320.96/9,112.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.76

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