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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.42, 13,513.77 and 3,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.42, 13,513.77 and 3,087.46 is: 4,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.42 : 13,513.77 = 3,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.42/13,513.77 = 3,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.42x = 13,513.77 × 3,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.42x = 41,723,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,723,224.32/9,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.01

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