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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.85, 13,586.09 and 3,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.85, 13,586.09 and 3,507.66 is: 5,262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.85 : 13,586.09 = 3,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.85/13,586.09 = 3,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.85x = 13,586.09 × 3,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.85x = 47,655,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,655,366.91/9,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.39

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