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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.64, 13,611.99 and 3,526.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.64, 13,611.99 and 3,526.17 is: 5,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.64 : 13,611.99 = 3,526.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.64/13,611.99 = 3,526.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.64x = 13,611.99 × 3,526.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.64x = 47,998,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,998,122.72/9,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,290.43

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