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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.40, 13,725.40 and 3,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.40, 13,725.40 and 3,227.76 is: 4,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.40 : 13,725.40 = 3,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.40/13,725.40 = 3,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.40x = 13,725.40 × 3,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.40x = 44,302,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302,297.10/9,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.51

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