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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.94, 13,673.97 and 3,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.94, 13,673.97 and 3,272.60 is: 4,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.94 : 13,673.97 = 3,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.94/13,673.97 = 3,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.94x = 13,673.97 × 3,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.94x = 44,749,365.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749,365.85/9,115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.92

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