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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.16, 13,512.89 and 3,461.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.16, 13,512.89 and 3,461.50 is: 5,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.16 : 13,512.89 = 3,461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.16/13,512.89 = 3,461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.16x = 13,512.89 × 3,461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.16x = 46,774,868.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,774,868.74/9,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,192.50

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