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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.46, 13,577.13 and 3,856.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.46, 13,577.13 and 3,856.38 is: 5,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.46 : 13,577.13 = 3,856.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.46/13,577.13 = 3,856.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.46x = 13,577.13 × 3,856.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.46x = 52,358,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,358,572.59/9,050.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,785.18

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