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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.92, 13,579.62 and 3,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.92, 13,579.62 and 3,511.86 is: 5,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.92 : 13,579.62 = 3,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.92/13,579.62 = 3,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.92x = 13,579.62 × 3,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.92x = 47,689,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,689,724.29/9,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.14

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