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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.68, 13,605.51 and 3,525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.68, 13,605.51 and 3,525.29 is: 5,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.68 : 13,605.51 = 3,525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.68/13,605.51 = 3,525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.68x = 13,605.51 × 3,525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.68x = 47,963,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963,300.32/9,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.57

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