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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.61, 13,583.21 and 4,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.61, 13,583.21 and 4,126.56 is: 6,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.61 : 13,583.21 = 4,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.61/13,583.21 = 4,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.61x = 13,583.21 × 4,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.61x = 56,051,910.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,051,910.42/9,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,189.75

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