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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.06, 13,512.57 and 3,814.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.06, 13,512.57 and 3,814.78 is: 5,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.06 : 13,512.57 = 3,814.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.06/13,512.57 = 3,814.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.06x = 13,512.57 × 3,814.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.06x = 51,547,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547,481.78/9,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.30

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