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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.52, 13,512 and 2,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.52, 13,512 and 2,766.96 is: 4,150.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.52 : 13,512 = 2,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.52/13,512 = 2,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.52x = 13,512 × 2,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.52x = 37,387,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,387,163.52/9,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.66

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