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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.12, 13,606.86 and 2,830.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.12, 13,606.86 and 2,830.68 is: 4,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.12 : 13,606.86 = 2,830.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.12/13,606.86 = 2,830.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.12x = 13,606.86 × 2,830.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.12x = 38,516,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,666.46/9,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.61

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