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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.87, 13,511.30 and 3,385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.87, 13,511.30 and 3,385.77 is: 5,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.87 : 13,511.30 = 3,385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.87/13,511.30 = 3,385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.87x = 13,511.30 × 3,385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.87x = 45,746,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,746,137.27/9,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.34

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