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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.59, 13,615.62 and 3,808.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.59, 13,615.62 and 3,808.13 is: 5,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.59 : 13,615.62 = 3,808.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.59/13,615.62 = 3,808.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.59x = 13,615.62 × 3,808.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.59x = 51,849,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,849,982.91/9,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.38

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