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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.60, 13,595.40 and 8,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.60, 13,595.40 and 8,679.60 is: 13,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.60 : 13,595.40 = 8,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.60/13,595.40 = 8,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.60x = 13,595.40 × 8,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.60x = 118,002,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,002,633.84/9,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.40

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