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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.70, 13,901.55 and 4,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.70, 13,901.55 and 4,072.18 is: 6,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.70 : 13,901.55 = 4,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.70/13,901.55 = 4,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.70x = 13,901.55 × 4,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.70x = 56,609,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,609,613.88/9,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.27

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