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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.62, 13,511.71 and 4,626.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.62, 13,511.71 and 4,626.11 is: 6,938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.62 : 13,511.71 = 4,626.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.62/13,511.71 = 4,626.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.62x = 13,511.71 × 4,626.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.62x = 62,506,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,506,696.31/9,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.54

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