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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,053.57, 13,576.25 and 2,811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,053.57, 13,576.25 and 2,811.73 is: 4,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,053.57 : 13,576.25 = 2,811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,053.57/13,576.25 = 2,811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,053.57x = 13,576.25 × 2,811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,053.57x = 38,172,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,701.41/9,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.32

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