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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.55, 13,588.18 and 3,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.55, 13,588.18 and 3,512.65 is: 5,267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.55 : 13,588.18 = 3,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.55/13,588.18 = 3,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.55x = 13,588.18 × 3,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.55x = 47,730,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730,520.48/9,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.95

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