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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.44, 13,607.28 and 2,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.44, 13,607.28 and 2,916 is: 4,373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.44 : 13,607.28 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.44/13,607.28 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.44x = 13,607.28 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.44x = 39,678,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,678,828.48/9,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.07

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