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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.78, 13,552.73 and 4,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.78, 13,552.73 and 4,873.70 is: 7,311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.78 : 13,552.73 = 4,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.78/13,552.73 = 4,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.78x = 13,552.73 × 4,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.78x = 66,051,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,051,848.07/9,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.65

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