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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.87, 13,580.39 and 3,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.87, 13,580.39 and 3,791.24 is: 5,685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.87 : 13,580.39 = 3,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.87/13,580.39 = 3,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.87x = 13,580.39 × 3,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.87x = 51,486,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,486,593.78/9,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,685.44

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