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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.24, 13,727.76 and 3,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.24, 13,727.76 and 3,230.80 is: 4,844.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.24 : 13,727.76 = 3,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.24/13,727.76 = 3,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.24x = 13,727.76 × 3,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.24x = 44,351,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,351,647.01/9,154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.93

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