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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.72, 13,581.78 and 6,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.72, 13,581.78 and 6,731.52 is: 10,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.72 : 13,581.78 = 6,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.72/13,581.78 = 6,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.72x = 13,581.78 × 6,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.72x = 91,426,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,426,023.71/9,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.14

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