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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.67, 13,605.30 and 2,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.67, 13,605.30 and 2,830.60 is: 4,244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.67 : 13,605.30 = 2,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.67/13,605.30 = 2,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.67x = 13,605.30 × 2,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.67x = 38,511,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511,162.18/9,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.74

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