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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.60, 13,511.75 and 4,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.60, 13,511.75 and 4,387.60 is: 6,583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.60 : 13,511.75 = 4,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.60/13,511.75 = 4,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.60x = 13,511.75 × 4,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.60x = 59,284,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,284,154.30/9,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,583.76

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