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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.05, 13,508.98 and 4,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.05, 13,508.98 and 4,072.28 is: 6,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.05 : 13,508.98 = 4,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.05/13,508.98 = 4,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.05x = 13,508.98 × 4,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.05x = 55,012,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012,271.35/9,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.37

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