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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.23, 13,583.74 and 4,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.23, 13,583.74 and 4,376.73 is: 6,566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.23 : 13,583.74 = 4,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.23/13,583.74 = 4,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.23x = 13,583.74 × 4,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.23x = 59,452,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,452,404.42/9,053.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.98

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