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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.70, 13,673.55 and 3,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.70, 13,673.55 and 3,272.90 is: 4,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.70 : 13,673.55 = 3,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.70/13,673.55 = 3,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.70x = 13,673.55 × 3,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.70x = 44,752,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,752,161.80/9,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.35

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