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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.58, 13,609.89 and 7,508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.58, 13,609.89 and 7,508.70 is: 11,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.58 : 13,609.89 = 7,508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.58/13,609.89 = 7,508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.58x = 13,609.89 × 7,508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.58x = 102,192,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,192,581.04/9,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.54

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