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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.08, 13,587.84 and 3,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.08, 13,587.84 and 3,511.52 is: 5,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.08 : 13,587.84 = 3,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.08/13,587.84 = 3,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.08x = 13,587.84 × 3,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.08x = 47,713,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,971.92/9,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.40

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