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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.28, 13,509.84 and 6,052.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.28, 13,509.84 and 6,052.72 is: 9,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.28 : 13,509.84 = 6,052.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.28/13,509.84 = 6,052.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.28x = 13,509.84 × 6,052.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.28x = 81,771,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771,278.76/9,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.32

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