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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.95, 13,586.24 and 2,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.95, 13,586.24 and 2,816.02 is: 4,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.95 : 13,586.24 = 2,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.95/13,586.24 = 2,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.95x = 13,586.24 × 2,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.95x = 38,259,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,259,123.56/9,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.75

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