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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.92, 13,510.50 and 3,163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.92, 13,510.50 and 3,163.58 is: 4,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.92 : 13,510.50 = 3,163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.92/13,510.50 = 3,163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.92x = 13,510.50 × 3,163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.92x = 42,741,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,547.59/9,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.41

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