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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.62, 13,606.91 and 3,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.62, 13,606.91 and 3,526.23 is: 5,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.62 : 13,606.91 = 3,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.62/13,606.91 = 3,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.62x = 13,606.91 × 3,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.62x = 47,981,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981,076.62/9,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.98

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