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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.86, 13,606.52 and 3,146.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.86, 13,606.52 and 3,146.51 is: 4,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.86 : 13,606.52 = 3,146.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.86/13,606.52 = 3,146.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.86x = 13,606.52 × 3,146.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.86x = 42,812,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812,967.48/9,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.36

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