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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.87, 13,512.79 and 3,386.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.87, 13,512.79 and 3,386.77 is: 5,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.87 : 13,512.79 = 3,386.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.87/13,512.79 = 3,386.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.87x = 13,512.79 × 3,386.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.87x = 45,764,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,764,711.79/9,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.83

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