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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.54, 13,577.78 and 3,785.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.54, 13,577.78 and 3,785.79 is: 5,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.54 : 13,577.78 = 3,785.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.54/13,577.78 = 3,785.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.54x = 13,577.78 × 3,785.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.54x = 51,402,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,402,586.46/9,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.51

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