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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.72, 13,567.67 and 3,507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.72, 13,567.67 and 3,507.68 is: 5,258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.72 : 13,567.67 = 3,507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.72/13,567.67 = 3,507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.72x = 13,567.67 × 3,507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.72x = 47,591,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,591,027.17/9,050.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.26

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