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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.20, 13,691.56 and 3,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.20, 13,691.56 and 3,285.68 is: 4,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.20 : 13,691.56 = 3,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.20/13,691.56 = 3,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.20x = 13,691.56 × 3,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.20x = 44,986,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,084.86/9,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.56

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