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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.28, 13,611.36 and 4,452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.28, 13,611.36 and 4,452.04 is: 6,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.28 : 13,611.36 = 4,452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.28/13,611.36 = 4,452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.28x = 13,611.36 × 4,452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.28x = 60,598,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,319.17/9,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,679.50

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