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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.62, 13,490.97 and 5,101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.62, 13,490.97 and 5,101.18 is: 7,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.62 : 13,490.97 = 5,101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.62/13,490.97 = 5,101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.62x = 13,490.97 × 5,101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.62x = 68,819,866.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819,866.34/9,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,639.34

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