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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.27, 13,582.83 and 2,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.27, 13,582.83 and 2,815.27 is: 4,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.27 : 13,582.83 = 2,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.27/13,582.83 = 2,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.27x = 13,582.83 × 2,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.27x = 38,239,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,239,321.60/9,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.88

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