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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.28, 13,581.54 and 3,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.28, 13,581.54 and 3,859.56 is: 5,790.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.28 : 13,581.54 = 3,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.28/13,581.54 = 3,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.28x = 13,581.54 × 3,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.28x = 52,418,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,418,768.52/9,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,790.03

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