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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.68, 13,610.28 and 2,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.68, 13,610.28 and 2,833.24 is: 4,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.68 : 13,610.28 = 2,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.68/13,610.28 = 2,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.68x = 13,610.28 × 2,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.68x = 38,561,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,189.71/9,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.25

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