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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.18, 13,595.52 and 7,215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.18, 13,595.52 and 7,215.06 is: 10,812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.18 : 13,595.52 = 7,215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.18/13,595.52 = 7,215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.18x = 13,595.52 × 7,215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.18x = 98,092,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,092,492.53/9,072.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.45

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