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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.47, 13,588.56 and 3,511.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.47, 13,588.56 and 3,511.89 is: 5,266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.47 : 13,588.56 = 3,511.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.47/13,588.56 = 3,511.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.47x = 13,588.56 × 3,511.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.47x = 47,721,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,721,527.98/9,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.42

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