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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.80, 13,606.63 and 3,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.80, 13,606.63 and 3,524.96 is: 5,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.80 : 13,606.63 = 3,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.80/13,606.63 = 3,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.80x = 13,606.63 × 3,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.80x = 47,962,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962,826.48/9,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.44

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