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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.53, 13,609.91 and 2,833.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.53, 13,609.91 and 2,833.49 is: 4,250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.53 : 13,609.91 = 2,833.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.53/13,609.91 = 2,833.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.53x = 13,609.91 × 2,833.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.53x = 38,563,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,563,495.69/9,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.11

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