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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.36, 13,611.26 and 2,833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.36, 13,611.26 and 2,833.02 is: 4,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.36 : 13,611.26 = 2,833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.36/13,611.26 = 2,833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.36x = 13,611.26 × 2,833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.36x = 38,560,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,560,978.89/9,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.38

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