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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.08, 13,529.40 and 8,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.08, 13,529.40 and 8,612.24 is: 12,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.08 : 13,529.40 = 8,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.08/13,529.40 = 8,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.08x = 13,529.40 × 8,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.08x = 116,518,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,518,439.86/9,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.09

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