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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.60, 13,509.90 and 3,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.60, 13,509.90 and 3,163.80 is: 4,745.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.60 : 13,509.90 = 3,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.60/13,509.90 = 3,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.60x = 13,509.90 × 3,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.60x = 42,742,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742,621.62/9,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.70

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