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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.68, 13,610.88 and 2,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.68, 13,610.88 and 2,834.28 is: 4,251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.68 : 13,610.88 = 2,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.68/13,610.88 = 2,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.68x = 13,610.88 × 2,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.68x = 38,577,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,577,044.97/9,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.53

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