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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.09, 13,599.93 and 3,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.09, 13,599.93 and 3,227.34 is: 4,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.09 : 13,599.93 = 3,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.09/13,599.93 = 3,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.09x = 13,599.93 × 3,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.09x = 43,891,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891,598.09/9,072.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.09

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