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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.34, 13,608.54 and 2,832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.34, 13,608.54 and 2,832.10 is: 4,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.34 : 13,608.54 = 2,832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.34/13,608.54 = 2,832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.34x = 13,608.54 × 2,832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.34x = 38,540,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,540,712.11/9,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.16

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