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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.06, 13,584.77 and 5,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.06, 13,584.77 and 5,886.28 is: 8,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.06 : 13,584.77 = 5,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.06/13,584.77 = 5,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.06x = 13,584.77 × 5,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.06x = 79,963,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963,759.96/9,056.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,829.86

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