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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.06, 13,581.78 and 3,511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.06, 13,581.78 and 3,511.98 is: 5,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.06 : 13,581.78 = 3,511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.06/13,581.78 = 3,511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.06x = 13,581.78 × 3,511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.06x = 47,698,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698,939.72/9,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.75

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