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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.60, 13,553.96 and 8,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.60, 13,553.96 and 8,361.51 is: 12,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.60 : 13,553.96 = 8,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.60/13,553.96 = 8,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.60x = 13,553.96 × 8,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.60x = 113,331,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,331,572.08/9,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,569.21

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