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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.08, 13,584.50 and 2,814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.08, 13,584.50 and 2,814.92 is: 4,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.08 : 13,584.50 = 2,814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.08/13,584.50 = 2,814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.08x = 13,584.50 × 2,814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.08x = 38,239,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,280.74/9,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.96

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