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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.67, 13,503.73 and 3,460.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.67, 13,503.73 and 3,460.51 is: 5,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.67 : 13,503.73 = 3,460.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.67/13,503.73 = 3,460.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.67x = 13,503.73 × 3,460.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.67x = 46,729,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729,792.70/9,008.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.20

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