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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,044.72, 13,571.97 and 3,780.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,044.72, 13,571.97 and 3,780.19 is: 5,672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,044.72 : 13,571.97 = 3,780.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,044.72/13,571.97 = 3,780.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,044.72x = 13,571.97 × 3,780.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,044.72x = 51,304,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,304,605.52/9,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.33

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