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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.55, 13,627.17 and 3,538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.55, 13,627.17 and 3,538.65 is: 5,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.55 : 13,627.17 = 3,538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.55/13,627.17 = 3,538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.55x = 13,627.17 × 3,538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.55x = 48,221,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,785.12/9,086.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.94

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