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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.72, 13,508.51 and 4,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.72, 13,508.51 and 4,075.20 is: 6,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.72 : 13,508.51 = 4,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.72/13,508.51 = 4,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.72x = 13,508.51 × 4,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.72x = 55,049,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,859.58/9,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.09

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