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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.79, 13,518.06 and 3,747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.79, 13,518.06 and 3,747.42 is: 5,623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.79 : 13,518.06 = 3,747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.79/13,518.06 = 3,747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.79x = 13,518.06 × 3,747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.79x = 50,657,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,657,848.41/9,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.16

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