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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.27, 13,611.93 and 3,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.27, 13,611.93 and 3,529.53 is: 5,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.27 : 13,611.93 = 3,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.27/13,611.93 = 3,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.27x = 13,611.93 × 3,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.27x = 48,043,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,043,715.29/9,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.67

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