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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.63, 13,612.88 and 5,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.63, 13,612.88 and 5,180.77 is: 7,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.63 : 13,612.88 = 5,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.63/13,612.88 = 5,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.63x = 13,612.88 × 5,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.63x = 70,525,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,525,200.32/9,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.55

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