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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.07, 13,607.09 and 3,147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.07, 13,607.09 and 3,147.87 is: 4,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.07 : 13,607.09 = 3,147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.07/13,607.09 = 3,147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.07x = 13,607.09 × 3,147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.07x = 42,833,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,833,350.40/9,072.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.45

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