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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.11, 13,604.66 and 3,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.11, 13,604.66 and 3,524.72 is: 5,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.11 : 13,604.66 = 3,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.11/13,604.66 = 3,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.11x = 13,604.66 × 3,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.11x = 47,952,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,641.12/9,072.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.72

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