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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.08, 13,609.71 and 2,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.08, 13,609.71 and 2,748 is: 4,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.08 : 13,609.71 = 2,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.08/13,609.71 = 2,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.08x = 13,609.71 × 2,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.08x = 37,399,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399,483.08/9,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.03

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