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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.52, 13,585.64 and 3,133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.52, 13,585.64 and 3,133.64 is: 4,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.52 : 13,585.64 = 3,133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.52/13,585.64 = 3,133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.52x = 13,585.64 × 3,133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.52x = 42,572,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572,444.84/9,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.27

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