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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.73, 13,614.38 and 3,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.73, 13,614.38 and 3,807.29 is: 5,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.73 : 13,614.38 = 3,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.73/13,614.38 = 3,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.73x = 13,614.38 × 3,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.73x = 51,833,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,833,936.38/9,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.16

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