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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.26, 13,510.74 and 3,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.26, 13,510.74 and 3,161.84 is: 4,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.26 : 13,510.74 = 3,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.26/13,510.74 = 3,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.26x = 13,510.74 × 3,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.26x = 42,718,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,718,798.16/9,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.23

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