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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,071.60, 13,607.40 and 7,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,071.60, 13,607.40 and 7,535.60 is: 11,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,071.60 : 13,607.40 = 7,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,071.60/13,607.40 = 7,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,071.60x = 13,607.40 × 7,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,071.60x = 102,539,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539,923.44/9,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.40

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