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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.87, 13,604.94 and 5,952.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.87, 13,604.94 and 5,952.75 is: 8,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.87 : 13,604.94 = 5,952.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.87/13,604.94 = 5,952.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.87x = 13,604.94 × 5,952.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.87x = 80,986,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,986,806.59/9,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.26

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