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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.08, 13,808.76 and 3,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.08, 13,808.76 and 3,285.15 is: 4,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.08 : 13,808.76 = 3,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.08/13,808.76 = 3,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.08x = 13,808.76 × 3,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.08x = 45,363,847.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363,847.91/9,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.99

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