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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.95, 13,584.74 and 2,815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.95, 13,584.74 and 2,815.02 is: 4,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.95 : 13,584.74 = 2,815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.95/13,584.74 = 2,815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.95x = 13,584.74 × 2,815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.95x = 38,241,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,232.80/9,054.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.24

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