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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.61, 13,578.71 and 4,123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.61, 13,578.71 and 4,123.55 is: 6,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.61 : 13,578.71 = 4,123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.61/13,578.71 = 4,123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.61x = 13,578.71 × 4,123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.61x = 55,992,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,502.95/9,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.24

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