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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.44, 13,587.42 and 3,520.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.44, 13,587.42 and 3,520.77 is: 5,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.44 : 13,587.42 = 3,520.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.44/13,587.42 = 3,520.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.44x = 13,587.42 × 3,520.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.44x = 47,838,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,838,133.06/9,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,278.14

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