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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.27, 13,901.76 and 4,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.27, 13,901.76 and 4,072.50 is: 6,107.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.27 : 13,901.76 = 4,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.27/13,901.76 = 4,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.27x = 13,901.76 × 4,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.27x = 56,614,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614,917.60/9,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,107.15

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