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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.37, 13,609.80 and 7,504.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.37, 13,609.80 and 7,504.25 is: 11,258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.37 : 13,609.80 = 7,504.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.37/13,609.80 = 7,504.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.37x = 13,609.80 × 7,504.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.37x = 102,131,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,131,273.60/9,071.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.64

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