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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.06, 13,606.99 and 3,525.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.06, 13,606.99 and 3,525.21 is: 5,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.06 : 13,606.99 = 3,525.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.06/13,606.99 = 3,525.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.06x = 13,606.99 × 3,525.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.06x = 47,967,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967,531.24/9,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.81

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