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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.58, 13,511.12 and 3,460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.58, 13,511.12 and 3,460.06 is: 5,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.58 : 13,511.12 = 3,460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.58/13,511.12 = 3,460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.58x = 13,511.12 × 3,460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.58x = 46,749,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749,285.87/9,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.84

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