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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,048.58, 13,571.43 and 3,853.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,048.58, 13,571.43 and 3,853.06 is: 5,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,048.58 : 13,571.43 = 3,853.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,048.58/13,571.43 = 3,853.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,048.58x = 13,571.43 × 3,853.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,048.58x = 52,291,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,291,534.08/9,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.98

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