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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,008.60, 16,512.90 and 9,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,008.60, 16,512.90 and 9,064.60 is: 13,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,008.60 : 16,512.90 = 9,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,008.60/16,512.90 = 9,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,008.60x = 16,512.90 × 9,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,008.60x = 149,682,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,682,833.34/11,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.90

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