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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.62, 13,608.28 and 2,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.62, 13,608.28 and 2,408.96 is: 3,613.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.62 : 13,608.28 = 2,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.62/13,608.28 = 2,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.62x = 13,608.28 × 2,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.62x = 32,781,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781,802.19/9,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.27

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