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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.60, 13,511.40 and 3,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.60, 13,511.40 and 3,164.80 is: 4,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.60 : 13,511.40 = 3,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.60/13,511.40 = 3,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.60x = 13,511.40 × 3,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.60x = 42,760,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760,878.72/9,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.20

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