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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.06, 13,575.78 and 3,507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.06, 13,575.78 and 3,507.97 is: 5,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.06 : 13,575.78 = 3,507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.06/13,575.78 = 3,507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.06x = 13,575.78 × 3,507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.06x = 47,623,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,623,428.97/9,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.74

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