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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.52, 13,506.56 and 3,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.52, 13,506.56 and 3,161.60 is: 4,741.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.52 : 13,506.56 = 3,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.52/13,506.56 = 3,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.52x = 13,506.56 × 3,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.52x = 42,702,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,340.10/9,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.80

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