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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.54, 13,583.94 and 2,814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.54, 13,583.94 and 2,814.24 is: 4,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.54 : 13,583.94 = 2,814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.54/13,583.94 = 2,814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.54x = 13,583.94 × 2,814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.54x = 38,228,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228,467.31/9,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.02

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