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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.74, 13,611.99 and 2,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.74, 13,611.99 and 2,832.41 is: 4,249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.74 : 13,611.99 = 2,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.74/13,611.99 = 2,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.74x = 13,611.99 × 2,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.74x = 38,554,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554,668.54/9,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.04

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