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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.59, 13,519.20 and 3,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.59, 13,519.20 and 3,168.65 is: 4,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.59 : 13,519.20 = 3,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.59/13,519.20 = 3,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.59x = 13,519.20 × 3,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.59x = 42,837,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,837,613.08/9,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.62

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