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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.70, 13,592.27 and 3,138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.70, 13,592.27 and 3,138.98 is: 4,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.70 : 13,592.27 = 3,138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.70/13,592.27 = 3,138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.70x = 13,592.27 × 3,138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.70x = 42,665,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,803.57/9,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.33

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