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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.46, 13,511.69 and 5,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.46, 13,511.69 and 5,056.09 is: 7,589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.46 : 13,511.69 = 5,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.46/13,511.69 = 5,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.46x = 13,511.69 × 5,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.46x = 68,316,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,316,265.77/9,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.47

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