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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.60, 13,509.90 and 8,617.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.60, 13,509.90 and 8,617.80 is: 12,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.60 : 13,509.90 = 8,617.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.60/13,509.90 = 8,617.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.60x = 13,509.90 × 8,617.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.60x = 116,425,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,425,616.22/9,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.70

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