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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.96, 13,690.44 and 3,280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.96, 13,690.44 and 3,280.38 is: 4,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.96 : 13,690.44 = 3,280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.96/13,690.44 = 3,280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.96x = 13,690.44 × 3,280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.96x = 44,909,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909,845.57/9,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.57

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