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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,051.86, 13,577.58 and 4,122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,051.86, 13,577.58 and 4,122.81 is: 6,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,051.86 : 13,577.58 = 4,122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,051.86/13,577.58 = 4,122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,051.86x = 13,577.58 × 4,122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,051.86x = 55,977,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,977,782.60/9,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,184.12

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