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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.34, 13,607.87 and 4,688.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.34, 13,607.87 and 4,688.40 is: 7,031.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.34 : 13,607.87 = 4,688.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.34/13,607.87 = 4,688.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.34x = 13,607.87 × 4,688.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.34x = 63,799,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,799,137.71/9,073.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.50

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