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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.57, 13,582.14 and 2,814.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.57, 13,582.14 and 2,814.62 is: 4,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.57 : 13,582.14 = 2,814.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.57/13,582.14 = 2,814.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.57x = 13,582.14 × 2,814.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.57x = 38,228,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228,494.98/9,054.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.01

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