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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,009.97, 13,517.08 and 3,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,009.97, 13,517.08 and 3,086.91 is: 4,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,009.97 : 13,517.08 = 3,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,009.97/13,517.08 = 3,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,009.97x = 13,517.08 × 3,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,009.97x = 41,726,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,726,001.71/9,009.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.09

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