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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,001.80, 13,502.70 and 8,637.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,001.80, 13,502.70 and 8,637.30 is: 12,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,001.80 : 13,502.70 = 8,637.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,001.80/13,502.70 = 8,637.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,001.80x = 13,502.70 × 8,637.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,001.80x = 116,626,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626,870.71/9,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.95

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