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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.44, 13,585.59 and 3,787.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.44, 13,585.59 and 3,787.67 is: 5,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.44 : 13,585.59 = 3,787.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.44/13,585.59 = 3,787.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.44x = 13,585.59 × 3,787.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.44x = 51,457,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,457,731.68/9,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.52

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