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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.67, 13,605.32 and 2,830.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.67, 13,605.32 and 2,830.59 is: 4,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.67 : 13,605.32 = 2,830.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.67/13,605.32 = 2,830.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.67x = 13,605.32 × 2,830.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.67x = 38,511,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511,000.56/9,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.73

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