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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,030.80, 13,546.20 and 7,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,030.80, 13,546.20 and 7,572.80 is: 11,359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,030.80 : 13,546.20 = 7,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,030.80/13,546.20 = 7,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,030.80x = 13,546.20 × 7,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,030.80x = 102,582,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,582,663.36/9,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,359.20

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