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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.21, 13,905.59 and 4,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.21, 13,905.59 and 4,005.74 is: 6,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.21 : 13,905.59 = 4,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.21/13,905.59 = 4,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.21x = 13,905.59 × 4,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.21x = 55,702,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,702,088.53/9,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.78

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