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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.64, 13,588.08 and 3,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.64, 13,588.08 and 3,514.12 is: 5,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.64 : 13,588.08 = 3,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.64/13,588.08 = 3,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.64x = 13,588.08 × 3,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.64x = 47,750,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,750,143.69/9,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.32

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