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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.73, 13,605.42 and 5,172.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.73, 13,605.42 and 5,172.73 is: 7,753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.73 : 13,605.42 = 5,172.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.73/13,605.42 = 5,172.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.73x = 13,605.42 × 5,172.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.73x = 70,377,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377,138.33/9,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,753.58

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