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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.69, 13,573.78 and 3,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.69, 13,573.78 and 3,789.34 is: 5,679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.69 : 13,573.78 = 3,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.69/13,573.78 = 3,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.69x = 13,573.78 × 3,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.69x = 51,435,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,624.10/9,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,679.92

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