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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.97, 13,512.45 and 3,460.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.97, 13,512.45 and 3,460.31 is: 5,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.97 : 13,512.45 = 3,460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.97/13,512.45 = 3,460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.97x = 13,512.45 × 3,460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.97x = 46,757,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757,248.56/9,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.23

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