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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.71, 13,614.32 and 3,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.71, 13,614.32 and 3,807.25 is: 5,713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.71 : 13,614.32 = 3,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.71/13,614.32 = 3,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.71x = 13,614.32 × 3,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.71x = 51,833,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833,100.78/9,072.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.08

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