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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.32, 13,601.34 and 2,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.32, 13,601.34 and 2,913 is: 4,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.32 : 13,601.34 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.32/13,601.34 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.32x = 13,601.34 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.32x = 39,620,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,620,703.42/9,073.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.73

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