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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.73, 13,517.40 and 3,086.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.73, 13,517.40 and 3,086.77 is: 4,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.73 : 13,517.40 = 3,086.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.73/13,517.40 = 3,086.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.73x = 13,517.40 × 3,086.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.73x = 41,725,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,725,104.80/9,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.12

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