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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.69, 13,578.87 and 2,725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.69, 13,578.87 and 2,725.82 is: 4,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.69 : 13,578.87 = 2,725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.69/13,578.87 = 2,725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.69x = 13,578.87 × 2,725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.69x = 37,013,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,555.42/9,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.58

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