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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.15, 13,508.01 and 3,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.15, 13,508.01 and 3,162 is: 4,742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.15 : 13,508.01 = 3,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.15/13,508.01 = 3,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.15x = 13,508.01 × 3,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.15x = 42,712,327.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,712,327.62/9,006.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.57

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