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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.76, 13,586.37 and 4,375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.76, 13,586.37 and 4,375.05 is: 6,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.76 : 13,586.37 = 4,375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.76/13,586.37 = 4,375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.76x = 13,586.37 × 4,375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.76x = 59,441,048.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441,048.07/9,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.79

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