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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.41, 13,555.53 and 7,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.41, 13,555.53 and 7,072.27 is: 10,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.41 : 13,555.53 = 7,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.41/13,555.53 = 7,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.41x = 13,555.53 × 7,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.41x = 95,868,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,868,334.26/9,047.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.22

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