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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.32, 13,583.70 and 3,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.32, 13,583.70 and 3,861.24 is: 5,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.32 : 13,583.70 = 3,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.32/13,583.70 = 3,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.32x = 13,583.70 × 3,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.32x = 52,449,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,925.79/9,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,792.17

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