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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.24, 13,688.10 and 3,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.24, 13,688.10 and 3,280.60 is: 4,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.24 : 13,688.10 = 3,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.24/13,688.10 = 3,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.24x = 13,688.10 × 3,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.24x = 44,905,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905,180.86/9,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.91

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