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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.99, 13,508.34 and 3,458.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.99, 13,508.34 and 3,458.87 is: 5,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.99 : 13,508.34 = 3,458.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.99/13,508.34 = 3,458.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.99x = 13,508.34 × 3,458.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.99x = 46,723,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723,524.43/9,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.33

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