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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.72, 13,596.03 and 3,518.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.72, 13,596.03 and 3,518.95 is: 5,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.72 : 13,596.03 = 3,518.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.72/13,596.03 = 3,518.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.72x = 13,596.03 × 3,518.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.72x = 47,843,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,843,749.77/9,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,279.77

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