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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.72, 13,612.67 and 2,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.72, 13,612.67 and 2,411.12 is: 3,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.72 : 13,612.67 = 2,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.72/13,612.67 = 2,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.72x = 13,612.67 × 2,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.72x = 32,821,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821,718.85/9,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.83

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