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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.72, 13,685.52 and 3,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.72, 13,685.52 and 3,277.80 is: 4,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.72 : 13,685.52 = 3,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.72/13,685.52 = 3,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.72x = 13,685.52 × 3,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.72x = 44,858,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,858,397.46/9,120.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,918.30

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