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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.58, 13,576.32 and 2,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.58, 13,576.32 and 2,814.84 is: 4,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.58 : 13,576.32 = 2,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.58/13,576.32 = 2,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.58x = 13,576.32 × 2,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.58x = 38,215,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,215,168.59/9,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.40

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