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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.82, 13,513.95 and 3,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.82, 13,513.95 and 3,166.74 is: 4,750.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.82 : 13,513.95 = 3,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.82/13,513.95 = 3,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.82x = 13,513.95 × 3,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.82x = 42,795,166.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795,166.02/9,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.36

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