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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.68, 13,611.33 and 4,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.68, 13,611.33 and 4,394.93 is: 6,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.68 : 13,611.33 = 4,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.68/13,611.33 = 4,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.68x = 13,611.33 × 4,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.68x = 59,820,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,820,774.50/9,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,593.51

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