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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.99, 13,611.43 and 3,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.99, 13,611.43 and 3,150.06 is: 4,725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.99 : 13,611.43 = 3,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.99/13,611.43 = 3,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.99x = 13,611.43 × 3,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.99x = 42,876,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876,838.83/9,072.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.77

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