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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.61, 13,515.02 and 3,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.61, 13,515.02 and 3,085.56 is: 4,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.61 : 13,515.02 = 3,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.61/13,515.02 = 3,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.61x = 13,515.02 × 3,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.61x = 41,701,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,389.68/9,008.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.06

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