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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.30, 13,611.16 and 2,833.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.30, 13,611.16 and 2,833.74 is: 4,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.30 : 13,611.16 = 2,833.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.30/13,611.16 = 2,833.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.30x = 13,611.16 × 2,833.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.30x = 38,570,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,570,488.54/9,073.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.99

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