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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.27, 13,608.41 and 2,832.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.27, 13,608.41 and 2,832.82 is: 4,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.27 : 13,608.41 = 2,832.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.27/13,608.41 = 2,832.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.27x = 13,608.41 × 2,832.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.27x = 38,550,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,550,093.81/9,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.22

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