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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.23, 13,608.02 and 3,526.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.23, 13,608.02 and 3,526.81 is: 5,290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.23 : 13,608.02 = 3,526.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.23/13,608.02 = 3,526.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.23x = 13,608.02 × 3,526.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.23x = 47,992,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992,875.81/9,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.09

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