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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.57, 13,509.83 and 3,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.57, 13,509.83 and 3,083.48 is: 4,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.57 : 13,509.83 = 3,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.57/13,509.83 = 3,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.57x = 13,509.83 × 3,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.57x = 41,657,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,207.64/9,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.20

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